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Are sunglasses effective in preventing pterygium?
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Dr Simon Little
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Yes. Wearing 100% UV blocking wraparound sunglasses when exposed to moderate or higher levels of UV, as well as avoiding irritants such as dust & sand, will go a long way towards preventing the onset or progression of pterygia
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