Pterygium Treatment in India

Diya Ali, a 42-year-old school teacher...

Diya Ali, a 42-year-old school teacher and mother of two, grew up in a sunny coastal town. For the past three years, she noticed a pinkish, fleshy growth slowly creeping from the inner corner of her right eye towards her pupil. It often felt gritty and irritated, especially after long days outdoors. Her vision became slightly blurry, and she was increasingly self-conscious, noticing students sometimes staring. Her ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharma, explained it was a pterygium, likely from years of sun and wind exposure. He recommended surgical removal as it was affecting her vision and comfort. Diya was nervous about eye surgery but underwent the procedure with local anesthesia. The surgery itself was quick, and though her eye was patched and sore afterward, the discomfort was manageable with prescribed drops. Over the next few weeks, the redness and irritation subsided. At her one-month checkup, the growth was gone, her vision was clear, and the gritty feeling had vanished. Emotionally, she moved from anxiety and self-consciousness about her appearance to profound relief and renewed confidence, feeling like she could fully engage with her family and students again without distraction.