Pterygium a very common ophthalmic condition seen by almost all ophthalmologist. It is a proliferation of subconjunctival connective tissue may or may not affect cornea. Epithelium may undergo a malignant change and stroma cystic degeneration. Pterygium can be Benign Malignant Progressive Regressive Fleshy Non-fleshy True False Most important risk factors are exposure to ultraviolet rays.
The pterygium looks like a simple condition, however, my humble request to all ophthalmologists is that this condition should not be taken lightly and given to beginners. Since it can lead to a lot of complications. Another important thing is its recurrence after surgery that’s why a lot of surgical procedures have to cope up at present the best procedure in practice is autograft with fibrin glue. Share your opinion.
