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CUF Guia - AlgarveShopping Clinic

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Unscheduled Care

CUF Alvor Hospital

00h26m

Urgent Care

CUF Faro Hospital

Over 4H

Urgent Care

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Unscheduled Care – Paediatrics

CUF Madeira Hospital

00h05m

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CUF Funchal Clinic

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Pterygium and Chalazion Surgeries

Pterígio e Calázio

 

Pterygium 

Pterygium is an abnormal growth of the conjunctiva along the surface of the cornea, usually on the nasal side and toward the centre of the eye (pupil). It resembles a “skin” that grows over the surface of the eye. It is typically associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation and chronic dryness of the ocular surface.

To remove the pterygium, surgery is performed under local anaesthesia without the need for hospitalization. It is a short-term procedure.

 

Chalazion

Chalazion is a chronic inflammatory granuloma of a gland that causes a small nodule on the eyelid. It starts as a small red and oedematous (swollen) area that after a few days of pain disappears, however, maintaining the oedema.

To remove the chalazion, surgery is performed, which consists of a small vertical incision on the inner side of the eyelid. The procedure is painless, and the inside is drained through the cut. It is not necessary for the patient to be hospitalized as the procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.

 

 

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