Symptoms of Pterygium and Pinguecula

Pterygia are seen on the surface of the eye and visibly noticeable even before they cause symptoms. Although some people constantly feel like they have a foreign body in their eye, most are asymptomatic. They can become irritated, causing an itchy, burning sensation. Because the lids can no longer spread the tears over a smooth area, dry areas may result. Pterygium can also stretch and distort the cornea inducing some astigmatism.