Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun damages the eyes the same way it damages skin. On the Central Coast, coastal glare and high-elevation vineyard terrain raise UV exposure above what most residents expect from a mild coastal climate. Unprotected UV exposure speeds up cataract formation, causes pterygium (a growth on the eye’s surface), and can burn the […]
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Photokeratitis and pterygium are two eye conditions linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure, but they affect the eye in different ways. Photokeratitis is a temporary injury to the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, caused by intense UV exposure. A pterygium is a growth of tissue on the eye’s surface that develops after repeated irritation and sun exposure. Both […]
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If you’ve noticed a fleshy growth on your eye, often called a “surfer’s eye,” you may be experiencing pterygium. This condition is common among people exposed to UV light, wind, and dry environments, and it can lead to irritation, redness, and, in some cases, vision problems. At ADV Vision, located in San Luis Obispo County, our specialists provide comprehensive care for pterygium—ranging from non-surgical management to advanced […]
Read MoreADV Vision has offices in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo.
