Pterygium

information on help for pterygiums and pingueculae

A Pterygium is a raised, cream colored growth usually on the nasal side of the white of the eye. They sometimes get yellowish or reddish. Before the growth extends onto the cornea it's called a Pingueculae. When it extends onto the cornea it's called a Pterygium.

Although they can be removed surgically, the rate of recurrence is as high as 40%, and they tend to come back bigger and faster.

Ophthalmic lubricants without mercury compounds or anticholinergics and MSM Eyedrops may help alleviate a Pterygium and preserve vision.
See eyedrop and nutritional recommendations.
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Pterygiums are usually caused by dry, hot, windy environments, and are found often on people that spend a lot of time outside. A Ptergium is not dangerous and it is not cancer, but can become uncomfortable. The main problem is that they can eventually distort vision due to the fact that they can grow onto the cornea, and eventually even onto the central part of the eye blocking light from entering.

MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml)

MSM Eyedrops soften the membranes, allowing fluids to pass through the outer layer of the tissues. When tissue membranes become permeable, nutrition is able to penetrate through the outer layer and provide the nutrients needed for the body to heal itself.*

MSM softens leathery tissue, equalizes pressures, repairs damaged membranes, clears up red spots and broken vessels, helps remove blemishes and other tissue particles.*

Symptoms

Raised, cream colored growth usually on the nasal side of the white of the eye

Recommendations for Pterygium

These are the most important supplements and recommendations.

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Here's our single most important recommendation:
Doctor's Choice: MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml) - MSM softens eye tissues, equalizes pressure, repairs damaged membranes, and helps tissues be able to absorb nutrients for better vision.

Essential: Pterygium Package 1 - Combination of nutrients that may help relieve symptoms related to Pterygiums or Pingueculae.

Essential: MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml) - MSM softens eye tissues, equalizes pressure, repairs damaged membranes, and helps tissues be able to absorb nutrients for better vision.

Essential: VIVA-Drops (10ml - .33 oz. bottle) - VIVA-Eyedrops is the only ophthalmic lubricant for dry eyes without preservatives, mercury compounds or anticholinergics

Helpful: ReVision Formula - Revision Formula is based on a classic Chinese medicine Liver tonic formulation for overall eye health. The Liver (meridian) in Chinese medicine also helps strengthen overall circulation & movement of energy throughout the body.

Causes

Exposure to Sunlight - there is a higher rate of Pterygium's in people living near the equator. In the United States, the incidence is less than 2%. In Florida and California, the incidence to close to 4%. By the equator, the incidence goes up to 20%.

Conventional Treatment

If the Pterygium is interfering with your vision, then typically it is removed surgically. Otherwise, it is left alone. The rate of recurrence is as high as 40%, and they tend to come back bigger and faster.

Self Help

While MSM eyedrops can be specifically helpful, the following are general points which are more generally very important for your vision.

The Vision Diet - recommended in Natural Eye Care: An Encyclopedia on CDc. This CD covers 29 major eye conditions with specific nutrient, diet, exercise and juicing instructions by eye condition, plus much more.
Exercise daily - do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. Walking and swimming are two excellent forms of exercise.
Eye exercises can help to bring energy and blood to the eyes, thereby helping to drain away toxins or congestion to the eyes. These are general eye exercises and acupressure points for overall eye health.
Managing your emotional health is very important in maintaining physical health. Fear (fear of failure, responsibility, of being alone, of death, etc.) is at the root of many of life's problems, and is a factor in vision conditions.
Stop smoking, drinking caffeine and sodas, limit your alcohol consumption to 1 glass of red wine at night for generally better vision.

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