Details of Pterygium Removal Surgery

Pterygium removal surgery is the method to remove benign growths known as pterygium from the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids.

Eye pain
Blurry vision
Headache

Physical examination
Blood tests
Eye tests that determine corneal shape, measure refractive error

During the surgery, the growths (pterygium) and surrounding tissues are removed from the eye, and a graft of a thin tissue layer is placed to prevent recurrence of such growths.

Redness of eyes
Regrowth of pterygium
Vision loss