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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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In pterygium, which layer of cornea is involved most often
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The correct answer is  Answer- C. Bowman's layerPterygium is a growth from conjunctiva, In cornea, it involves Bowman's layer."Corneal involvement in pterygia includes infiltration of Bowman's layer, a strong layer of collagen directly beneath the corneal epithelium. Disruption of Bowman's layer leads to scarring.Pterygium is a degenerative and hyperplastic condition of conjunctiva.