Mingzhi Lu, He Ren, Xiaoxi Deng, Kuiliang Yang, Han Zhang, Wanju Yang, Hong Zhang, Yiqiao Xing
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Abstract
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.
期刊介绍:
Peer Review under the responsibility of Iranian Society of Ophthalmology Journal of Current Ophthalmology, the official publication of the Iranian Society of Ophthalmology, is a peer-reviewed, open-access, scientific journal that welcomes high quality original articles related to vision science and all fields of ophthalmology. Journal of Current Ophthalmology is the continuum of Iranian Journal of Ophthalmology published since 1969.