In pterygium, 3 excisions with cauterisation, which is a very common ocular condition seen by every ophthalmologist in the daily routine practice. Although looking simple, it can lead to so many complications unless it is not managed by an experienced ophthalmologist.
The main problem with pteria surgery is a recurrence, in past. The various surgical modalities done were: Simple Excision Through and through excision Excision with cauterisation In the intermediate period following surgical procedures were done Excision with use of mitomycin C Excision with beta radiation Excision with use of contact lens Excision with implantation in the lower fornix Excision with lamellar keratoplasty Present day surgical modalities are Excision with autograft Excision with stem cell graft Excision with amniotic membrane graft Excision with fibrin glue Excision with argon laser Most…
