SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PTERYGIUM

Pterygium is a degenerative and proliferative ocular surface disease characterized by fibrovascular extension of the conjunctiva on the cornea. Pterygium is a non-neoplastic conjunctival enlargement that may require surgical removal. The pterygium may recur after excision. The main goal of pterygium treatment is to avoid recurrence, but complications and cosmetic outcomes should also be considered. Despite the plenty of available techniques, there is no consensus on the best procedure. Even the best techniques carry a risk of recurrence and complications. In this study, different surgical techniques, graft fixation methods and adjuvant therapies are discussed. Furthermore, new techniques that require further research were discussed before becoming a proposed treatment. The review aims to review existing research to assist researchers in creating hypotheses and to inform surgeons about their decisions