Pterygium

Patients should be advised to take any prescribed medication as instructed and to return for any follow-up visits or sooner if problems occur. The importance of preventing chronic ocular exposure to ultraviolet light by the use of tinted, wrap-around sunglasses and peaked caps or wide-brimmed hats should be emphasised. These measures are especially important for people residing within 40° latitude of the equator or in desert locations, and in those who spend a lot of time outdoors.