Correlation between the presumed pterygium with dry eye and with systemic and ocular risk factors.

Leidiane AdrianoEtiene Lorriane de Souza PersonaIsvander Gustavo de Souza PersonaRegina Celia Nucci PontelliEduardo M Rocha

Published in: Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia (2021)

We noted a high frequency of pterygium in two Brazilian adult populations, mainly among the men and elderly. Ocular surface damage and a previous history of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy were found to be associated with pterygium.

Keyphrases

high frequency
transcranial magnetic stimulation
risk factors
locally advanced
middle aged
early stage
oxidative stress
young adults
genetic diversity
optic nerve