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Eye pterygium

2017-06-24 14:54:37
I have pterygium problem and​ so i consult doctor he suggested for surgery since it was effecting my vision. Please suggest me safe surgery & how long it will take to go to office after surgery. And what precautions to be taken before & After surgery. For how long swelling will be after pterygium surgery
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It is minor surgery but redness & swelling will persist for at least a month  but you may go office after a week , putting eye drops in office also ,in pterigium drops has to be continued for many months after surgery because it some times regrows aggressively after surgery .

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