DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for double pterygium

Double pterygium [DOID:10525]

A pterygium that is characterized by a fleshy outpouching of conjunctival growth that appears to have multiple \"heads\" or areas of bulk or origin and has_symptom multiple fleshy bumps on the surface of the eye, foreign body sensation, decreased vision, and astigmatism. Double pterygiums are more common in people prone to ocular surface injury, such as those living in sunny, hot, and dry climates. Double pterygiums progress from pinguecula.

Synonyms:  double pterygium,  DOID:10525,  double pterygiums,  double pterygia