--- title: Allied Eye | Pterygium description: Allied Eye | Pterygium --- [![allied eye](https://www.alliedeye.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/AlliedEyeLogo.png?width=723&height=298&name=AlliedEyeLogo.png "allied eye")](https://www.alliedeye.com/?hsLang=en) # Pterygium #### Pterygium is a common fleshy vascular growth that occurs on the surface of the eye. It can extend from the nasal aspect centrally towards the pupil. It is thought to be caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, dust and wind. It commonly causes redness, watering and irritation and can be cosmetically unsightly. Vision is reduced when it extends across the cornea. Surgery is effective with modern techniques involving grafting of replacement tissue with specialized tissue glue. Dr. Matzkin is highly experienced at this procedure. [Make your appointment today](https://www.alliedeye.com/contactus?hsLang=en). ![Example of a pterygium](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/pterygium.jpg) #### Other Conditions - [Blepharoplasty](https://www.alliedeye.com/eyelidsurgery?hsLang=en) - [Diabetic Retinopathy](https://www.alliedeye.com/diabeticretinopathy?hsLang=en) - [Double Vision / Eye Movement Correction](https://www.alliedeye.com/eyemovement?hsLang=en) - [Dry or Watery Eyes](https://www.alliedeye.com/drywateryeyes?hsLang=en) - [Floaters](https://www.alliedeye.com/floaters?hsLang=en) - [Glaucoma](https://www.alliedeye.com/glaucoma?hsLang=en) - [Headaches](https://www.alliedeye.com/headaches?hsLang=en) - [Macular Degeneration](https://www.alliedeye.com/maculardegeneration?hsLang=en) - [Pterygium](https://www.alliedeye.com/pterygium?hsLang=en) [![general brochure](https://www.alliedeye.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/generalbrochure.jpg?width=220&name=generalbrochure.jpg "general brochure")](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Docs/AlliedEyeBrochure2017.pdf?hsLang=en) ### PATIENT RESOURCES ### QUICK LINKS ### Contact Us Allied Eye 7405 Shallowford Rd. Suite 420 Chattanooga, TN 37421 MAIN: [(423) 855-8522](tel:4238558522) OPTICAL SHOP: [(423) 933-0010](tel:4239330010) FAX: [(423) 855-8533](tel:4238558533) [![allied eye](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/MatzkinLogo.png)](https://www.alliedeye.com/?hsLang=en) Live Life With Better Vision - - - - - Allied Eye © 2019. [Privacy Policy](https://www.alliedeye.com/privacy?hsLang=en).