PTERYGIUM

Course overview

PTERYGIUM IS A COMMON OCULAR SURFACE DISORDER. THERE IS A LACK OF CONSENSUS AMONG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS ABOUT THE OPTIMAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PTERYGIA. RECURRENCE IS THE MOST COMMON COMPLICATION AFTER PTERYGIUM EXCISION. THIS ARTICLE EMPHASIZES THE EVALUATION, THE STEPS, RECURRENCE RATE, AND COMPLICATIONS AFTER PTERYGIUM REMOVAL WITH VARIOUS METHODS. IT REVIEWS THE ROLE OF AN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM.