J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1979 Mar;20(1):33-35.

A Simplified way to Remove the Head of Pterygium

• Oh YH
• Park C

Abstract

The etiology of pterygium has given rise to much discussion, innumerable factors has been inculpated. Surgical treatment with beta radiation is at present thc only satisfactory approach, but no surgical technique is universally accepted as being perfect. Recurrences of pterygium are distressing, for the pterygium grows again at a rapid pace and may scon become as large or larger than the original growth. A multiple of different operative techniques has been advocated, but excision of the head of pterygium from the cornea has not been discussed. Author have excised the head of pterygium from limbus to corneal side. Author's method is much more easily and clearly excised than excision of its head from cornea to limbal side.

MeSH Terms

Beta Particles
Cornea
Dronabinol
Head*
Pterygium*
Recurrence
Dronabinol