21/07/2026
That pink, fleshy growth that creeps in from the corner of the eye? It's called a pterygium — and it's especially common in sun-drenched outdoor lifestyles. Surfers, sailors, gardeners, construction workers, farmers — anyone with serious sun and wind exposure.
Swipe through for what a pterygium actually is, why it forms, when to leave it alone and when it's worth treating. At Focus Vision, Dr Cronin is one of Australia's leading surgeons for pterygium removal using techniques designed to reduce the chance of recurrence.
If yours is changing, growing or causing irritation, it's worth a look. Link in bio.