Dr. Bhupesh Singh, S15228,
Dr. Sudhank Bharti
Pterygium is characterized by elastotic degeneration of conjunctiva.
Cause: Exposure to ultraviolet light(from the sun)
Symptoms:
- Redness
- Itching
- Foreign body sensation
Corneal surface after Pterygium excision
- Irregular corneal surface
- Corneal scar
- Residual astigmatism
- Poor tear film distribution
- Dallen formation
Innovative Motorized Diamond Burr
Inclusion criteria
- Primary Pterygium
- Progressive Pterygium
- Grade 2 or above
Exclusion criteria
- Recurrent Pterygium
- Bi- headed Pterygium
Conclusion
- Motorized diamond burr is an excellent tool for polishing of the cornea during primary Pterygium excision
- Lesser intraopeartive time, early visual recovery, less corneal scar in post operative period are the inherent advantages of diamond burr polishing
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