Pterygium Surgery
Surgical removal of pterygium using techniques that minimize recurrence.
General description
Pterygium is a growth of conjunctival tissue over the cornea, often associated with sun exposure and dry or dusty environments. When it affects vision, appearance, or causes chronic discomfort, surgical removal using graft techniques is recommended, significantly reducing the risk of recurrence.
What does the surgery involve?
The pterygium tissue is removed and the area is covered with a graft of the patient's own conjunctiva (auto-graft), a technique that significantly reduces the risk of recurrence compared to other methods. It's an outpatient surgery of about 20–30 minutes, done under local anesthesia.
Post-surgical care
It's normal to feel a foreign-body sensation, redness, and tearing for the first few days while the graft heals. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed for 2–3 weeks, along with frequent lubricant, and you should avoid dust, direct sun, and rubbing the eye. We include, at no cost, the post-surgical kit with your starter treatment drops.
Post-surgical follow-up
Follow-up is always carried out by the same surgeon who performed your surgery, to monitor the graft's healing and catch any sign of recurrence early. We include one month of follow-up consultations at no cost.
Real results
Real Vision Clinic® patient photos. Results may vary from patient to patient.
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