What is pterygium removal surgery?

The surgery involves peeling back and excising  the fleshy growth from the edge of the cornea.  The defect is then covered by a conjunctival autograft which is generally taken from under the upper lid and secured to the eye surface with glue or fine sutures.  It typically takes 45 minutes to perform the procedure meticulously. 

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Can my pterygium recur?

While we take all the necessary steps to remove the pterygium , there is always chance that it might regrow. We recommend you always use sun glasses when outdoors for sun protection to reduce risk of recurrence

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