Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side

Purpose: To investigate the predominant occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side of the eye and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted by searching the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for articles published from January 1990 to May 2023. Keywords used...

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Main Authors: Mingzhi Lu, He Ren, Xiaoxi Deng, Kuiliang Yang, Han Zhang, Wanju Yang, Hong Zhang, Yiqiao Xing
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Current Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joco.joco_28_24
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author Mingzhi Lu
He Ren
Xiaoxi Deng
Kuiliang Yang
Han Zhang
Wanju Yang
Hong Zhang
Yiqiao Xing
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He Ren
Xiaoxi Deng
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Han Zhang
Wanju Yang
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Yiqiao Xing
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description Purpose: To investigate the predominant occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side of the eye and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted by searching the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for articles published from January 1990 to May 2023. Keywords used included “pterygium”, “nasal side”, “risk factors”, “pathogenesis”, and “review”. Articles were selected based on their relevance to the pathogenesis of pterygium. Results: This review identifies multiple factors that may contribute to the frequent occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side. These include increased exposure to ultraviolet light, genetic predispositions, tear film abnormalities, viral infections, allergic reactions, and habitual eye rubbing. Conclusions: Comparing responses of the nasal and temporal conjunctiva to various physical and chemical stimuli could provide insight into the mechanisms driving this condition.
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spelling doaj-art-6c6a047dd1a74e4ea64167e14a1095b42025-08-20T02:44:22ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Current Ophthalmology2452-23252024-07-0136322322810.4103/joco.joco_28_24Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal SideMingzhi LuHe RenXiaoxi DengKuiliang YangHan ZhangWanju YangHong ZhangYiqiao XingPurpose: To investigate the predominant occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side of the eye and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted by searching the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for articles published from January 1990 to May 2023. Keywords used included “pterygium”, “nasal side”, “risk factors”, “pathogenesis”, and “review”. Articles were selected based on their relevance to the pathogenesis of pterygium. Results: This review identifies multiple factors that may contribute to the frequent occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side. These include increased exposure to ultraviolet light, genetic predispositions, tear film abnormalities, viral infections, allergic reactions, and habitual eye rubbing. Conclusions: Comparing responses of the nasal and temporal conjunctiva to various physical and chemical stimuli could provide insight into the mechanisms driving this condition.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joco.joco_28_24nasal sidepathogenesispterygiumreviewrisk factors
spellingShingle Mingzhi Lu
He Ren
Xiaoxi Deng
Kuiliang Yang
Han Zhang
Wanju Yang
Hong Zhang
Yiqiao Xing
Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
nasal side
pathogenesis
pterygium
review
risk factors
title Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
title_full Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
title_fullStr Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
title_full_unstemmed Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
title_short Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side
title_sort review of the frequent occurrence of pterygium on the nasal side
topic nasal side
pathogenesis
pterygium
review
risk factors
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joco.joco_28_24
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