Dr Joanne Goh - Cataract, Lasik and Corneal Eye Surgeon

Is that a shimmer on your eyeball, or is it just...getting bigger? If you're battling pterygium, those triangular growths creeping across your eye's whites, you're not alone. This common condition can irritate, blur vision, and even impact confidence. But Dr Joanne Goh is here to help with pterygium treatment . Understanding Pterygium Removal Surgery Pterygium removal surgery is a day procedure designed to restore your clear vision and eye comfort.  Here's a quick rundown of what to expect: A Relaxing Start: You'll receive a light sedative and local anesthetic to keep you comfortable and your eye numb during the surgery. Precision Removal: The surgeon removes the pterygium and a small piece of healthy conjunctiva from under your eyelid. Natural Defense: This healthy tissue graft is placed over the gap left by the pterygium, acting as a natural barrier against regrowth. Fast and Efficient: The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes, followed by a short recovery p...

Experiencing eye irritation, discomfort, or blurry vision due to pterygium? Dr Joanne Goh, a leading ophthalmologist in Melbourne, offers advanced pterygium treatment options. While pterygium itself is not immediately harmful, it can cause many symptoms that significantly impact your quality of life. If you are experiencing any of the following, it may be time to consider pterygium surgery: Irritation or discomfort in the affected eye Blurry or distorted vision Redness and inflammation around the eye Difficulty wearing contact lenses A noticeable growth on the surface of your eye If left untreated, pterygium can continue to grow and potentially lead to complications such as astigmatism or corneal scarring.   Dr Joanne Goh's Advanced Eye Pterygium Surgery Dr Goh prioritises patient comfort and optimal outcomes. This outpatient procedure involves: Local Anesthesia : Ensures a comfortable experience during the surgery. Pterygium Removal : Dr Goh meticulously removes the pterygium tis...

  Are you struggling with an unsightly growth in your eye? A pterygium can cause discomfort, affect your vision and even damage your cornea. Luckily, Dr Joanne Goh offers expert and reliable pterygium treatment in Melbourne, helping you eliminate this frustrating condition and restore your vision and self-esteem. Pterygium Removal Surgery: What You Need to Know When it comes to pterygium treatment, removal surgery is often the most effective and recommended approach. Here's what you should know: Pterygium removal surgery is a day surgery that can be performed under local anaesthetic, with a light sedative to keep you calm and relaxed. The surgery involves removing the pterygium and using a conjunctival graft to cover the gap where the growth was. This reduces the chances of recurrence to less than 10%. Pterygium removal surgery takes about 30 minutes, but you should allow at least 2 hours at the day surgery clinic for post-operative recovery. After eye pterygium surgery , your ey...