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ReviewJournal of current ophthalmology

Review of the Frequent Occurrence of Pterygium on the Nasal Side.

Mingzhi Lu, He Ren, Xiaoxi Deng, Kuiliang Yang, Han Zhang, Wanju Yang, Hong Zhang, Yiqiao Xing

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Review in Journal of current ophthalmology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Mingzhi Lu *Department of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
He Ren *Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Xiaoxi DengDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Kuiliang YangEye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Han ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Wanju YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Hong ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Yiqiao XingDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

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.

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Nasal sidePathogenesisPterygiumReviewRisk factors

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PMID40557402
PMCPMC12184862

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