Everything You Must Know About Eye Pterygium Surgery

 Do you know around 3% of Australians have pterygium? There is a general unawareness of this ophthalmological condition, often leading to serious health problems. Here we will try to understand this condition in detail: 


What is Eye Pterygium? 


A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the thin mucous membrane, or conjunctiva, lines the ocular surface behind the cornea. Pterygium appears as an elevated triangular thickening caused due to excessive growth of the conjunctiva and extends up to the eye's surface. 


Eye Pterygium Treatment 


While there is no cure for pterygium, there are treatments available that can help reduce its size and appearance. If you have a pterygium, it's essential to seek treatment as soon as possible. If left untreated, the condition can worsen and lead to vision loss. 


Eye Pterygium Surgery



You may not have to get treatment for the lesion if there are no symptoms. However, if the eye drops do not respond, or you face vision problems that affect your routine, it becomes necessary to remove pterygium through surgery. Pterygium surgery is a common procedure and is simple. It is performed as an outpatient procedure with just the local anesthesia and usually takes around 30-40 minutes.


Recovery Time 


After the procedure, an eye patch is temporarily placed to reduce residual bleeding. Typically, the patch is kept on the eye area for your one-day post-op. During the recovery period, there are chances that the patients may experience mild irritation, blurred vision, or redness around the eye. However, they can return to routine activities within a few days. 




If you have any questions or concerns about eye pterygium surgery, contact Dr Joanne Goh at https://www.drjoannegoh.com.au/pterygium-surgery/


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