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A pterygium on an 8 month old?
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A pterygium on an 8 month old?
by Amy-F, Jun 11, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Amy F. on June 11, 1999 at 16:18:11
My 8 month old was diagnosed today with a pterygium on his right eye. We live in Maryland, USA and he is RARELY outdoors. When hs is outdoors it is early morning or late evening and he always wears a hat with a visor. His sun exposure is very limited. He was perscribed a steroid/antibiotic eye drop treatment for 11 days. How did my son develop a pterygium? I'm not able to determine a cause for this. Could it be anything else? Amy F.
Posted by HFHS M.D.-JL on June 11, 1999 at 16:46:26
I must say that I have never seen a pterygium in an 8 month old before. As you are probably aware, these are usually seen in patients who have had a moderate amount of sun exposure. It is certainly possible this could be a pterygium but I would be suspect of the diagnosis. This could be a corneal scar, infection or inflammation (not infection) of the cornea. These should respond to drops (except a scar). A scar could be the result of some injury, even at birth. If this does not clear, I would recommend an evaluation by a pediatric ophthalmologist or even a corneal specialist for a second opinion.
This info was provided for educational purposes only.
HFHS M.D.-JL
