The best way to avoid recurrences is to limit Developed By Mari Garza exposure to the environmental factors that contribute to their growth. This includes: from • adequately protecting your eyes excessive UV light with proper sunglasses; in dry, dusty • protecting your eyes conditions with proper eyewear; applying artificial tears to your eyes in dry • conditions. The American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests that sunglasses worn should block 99-100% of UV-A and UV-B rays. Protecting the eyes from sunlight, dust and other environmental irritants is also recommended . References: Stephenson, M. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from All About Vision website. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (n.d.) Retrieved June 24, 2011 from Valdivia, C. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from Liu, J. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from My Doctor Online Permanente Medical Group.
The best way to avoid recurrences is to limit exposure to the environmental factors that contribute to their growth. This includes: • adequately protecting your eyes from excessive UV light with proper sunglasses; • protecting your eyes in dry, dusty conditions with proper eyewear; • applying artificial tears to your eyes in dry conditions. The American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests that sunglasses worn should block 99-100% of UV-A and UV-B rays. Protecting the eyes from sunlight, dust and other environmental irritants is also recommended . References: Stephenson, M. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from All About Vision website. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (n.d.) Retrieved June 24, 2011 from Valdivia, C. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from Liu, J. (n.d.) Pinguecula and Pterygium. Retrieved June 24, 2011 from My Doctor Online Permanente Medical Group. Developed By Mari Garza
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