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I have a pterigium in left eye.

2022-10-03 10:57:05
I am suffering from pterigium in left eye.my father having same problem. I want to remove it my dr suggest me operational method to remove it. But they said it ll be highly possibilities of recurrence. Any treatment available for it remove permanently without recurrence and Cost for treatment.
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There are separate operations, in which, it will not recurr.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2022-10-04 05:45:02

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Mostly v do conjunctival autograft or amniotic membrane graft with cyanoacrylate glue after pterygium excision to prevent recurrence
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just removing that with a bare area will definitely cause recurrence

Answered2022-10-03 12:41:12

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