SAN FRANCISCO — Techniques for pterygium excision have not changed significantly from the past, but data from cumulative experience show that conjunctival autograft in combination with surgical excision has the lowest recurrence rate.
According to a practice pattern survey study, this is the preferred technique among cornea specialists, Bennie H. Jeng, MD, said during Cornea Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
Removal of pterygium is typically recommended when it causes irritation and inflammation despite topical treatment, when it starts impairing vision,