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Pterygium in eye

2017-06-23 14:10:37
SYMPTOMS I have pterygium problem and now i am feeling that it is increasing​. 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.
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You can choose wireless conjuctival autocrat with glue which has got good post operative reSults and early recovery.  You can start working in week after surgery and medication will last up to 2 months depending up on healing .

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the only treatment of pterygium is operation recovery period is about 4to5 days and chances of reoccrance are approx 20%

Answered2017-06-23 14:26:39

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