Pterygium Excision

Pterygium is a degenerative condition of the subconjunctival tissue in which the conjunctiva starts encroaching the cornea.

It's a very common ocular disease in areas of hot, humid and dry climatic conditions. People who are more exposed to UV radiations are more prone for this condition. Rajasthan being a dry and dusty climatic state, quite a number of people suffer from this condition.

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Preparation
Procedure

Preparation

Slit lamp evaluation
Test for dry eye

Procedure

Pterygium Excision with Free Conjunctivolimbal Autograft
In this procedure, under microscopic guidance, the pterygium is excised, and conjunctival Limbal graft is applied to cover the bare sclera.
Pterygium Excision with Amniotic Membrane Graft
In this procedure, pterygium is excised and amniotic membrane graft is placed to cover the bare sclera.
Pterygium Excision with Application of Mytomycin- C Followed by Conjunctival Autograft
In recurrent cases, application of Mitomycin reduces recurrence rate.

What are the benefits & risks of Pterygium Excision?

The outcomes of Pterygium Excision depend on several factors and conditions suffered by the patient in the past.

The benefits of Pterygium Excision include

Cosmesis
Relieve from symptoms
Reduction of astigmatism
Visual rehabilitation

The risks of Pterygium Excision include

Eye infections
Recurrence
Corneal opacity

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