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Pterygium Treatment & Surgery

What is Pterygium?

A pterygium (pronounced "te-RIJ-ee-um") is a triangular-shaped growth of fleshy tissue that develops on the white part of the eye (conjunctiva) and extends onto the cornea. Often called "surfer's eye", it's commonly caused by:

  • 🔹 Prolonged UV exposure
  • 🔹 Dry, dusty environments
  • 🔹 Genetic predisposition (more common in males)

📌 Early stage (pinguecula) → Advanced pterygium → Vision obstruction

Pterygium Symptoms - When to See a Doctor?

Stage Symptoms Risk Level
Mild Redness, irritation, dry eyes Low
Moderate Visible growth, blurred vision Medium
Severe Astigmatism, vision blockage High

⚠️ Emergency signs needing immediate care:

  • • Sudden pain or swelling
  • • Complete vision obstruction
  • • Bleeding from the growth

📞 Book a Same-Day Consultation for Urgent Cases

Advanced Pterygium Treatment Options

1. Non-Surgical Treatments

  • ✅ Artificial tears – For mild dryness
  • ✅ Steroid eye drops – Reduces inflammation
  • ✅ UV-protective glasses – Prevents progression

2. Surgical Solutions (For Advanced Cases)

A. Conjunctival Autograft (Gold Standard)

  • • 98% success rate
  • • 30-minute procedure
  • • Uses patient's own conjunctival tissue
  • • Recurrence rate <5%

B. Amniotic Membrane Transplant

  • • For large/recurrent pterygium
  • • Uses biological membrane graft
  • • Promotes faster healing
  • • Minimal scarring

💡 Our surgeons perform 100+ pterygium surgeries annually with <3% recurrence rate

Why Choose My Vision Eye Clinic?

  • ✨ 15+ Years of specialized experience
  • ✨ Bladeless, sutureless techniques
  • ✨ Day-care surgery (No hospitalization)
  • ✨ Post-op care for 6 months
  • ✨ Most affordable pterygium treatment

🏆 Awarded "Best Eye Surgery Clinic" – 2023

Pterygium Surgery: What to Expect

1. Pre-Op

  • • Comprehensive eye mapping
  • • Customized surgical plan

2. Procedure

  • • Local anesthesia (painless)
  • • 20–40 minutes duration
  • • No bandages required

3. Recovery

  • • 24 hrs rest
  • • 1 week for basic activities
  • • 1 month full recovery

📌 95% patients resume work within 3 days

FAQs About Pterygium Treatment

  • Q: Is pterygium surgery painful?
    A: No – We use numbing drops for complete comfort
  • Q: Will it grow back after surgery?
    A: Our advanced techniques keep recurrence below 3%
  • Q: Can pterygium cause blindness?
    A: If untreated, it may distort cornea and impair vision
  • Q: How to prevent pterygium?
    A: Wear UV400 sunglasses and hats outdoors

Other Eye Services We Offer

  • • 👁️ Cataract Surgery
  • • 🔍 Glaucoma Treatment
  • • 👓 Dry Eye Therapy
  • • 🩺 Diabetic Eye Exams
  • • 👶 Pediatric Ophthalmology