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Can Ptergium Be Passed From Mother To Child?

Hi, I have a pteryguim in my right eye for years now without obstructing my vision and despite taking some eye drops. A doctor recommended an eye surgery but i am a bit hesitant. Recently I noticed that my son (10 months old) has a red eye in his right side and I am afraid that he got also a pteryguim. Is it contagious? What can we do?
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noit is not hereditary. and not contagious it is a degenerative process and growth from conjunctiva and approach towards cornea. surgery of resection is only treatment.can not be treated with medication.
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Can Ptergium Be Passed From Mother To Child?

noit is not hereditary. and not contagious it is a degenerative process and growth from conjunctiva and approach towards cornea. surgery of resection is only treatment.can not be treated with medication.