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You have a pterygium. Your ophthalmologist has suggested that you have an operation, as surgery is the only way to remove it.<\/p>\n
This fact sheet contains information about the proposed operation, its results and its risks.<\/p>\n
Pterygium<\/strong> Why operate?<\/strong> The operation:<\/strong> It is performed on the patient, while he is on his back, in a sterile surgical environment and under a microscope.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hospitalization:<\/strong> The mode of hospitalization, adapted to your case, will be proposed by your ophthalmologist, in agreement with the anesthesiologist. Anaesthesia:<\/strong> It can be local, by injections of anaesthetic products in the vicinity of the eye, or only by instillation of drops. General anaesthesia is also possible. The choice of anaesthesia is based on the advice of your ophthalmologist and the anaesthetist and takes into account your wishes if possible.<\/p>\n Surgical technique:<\/strong> The operation consists of the total excision of the lesion. There is no opening of the eyeball.<\/p>\n Depending on the extent of the pterygium and the available tissue, the conjunctival plane can be reconstituted by rotating the neighbouring conjunctiva or by a conjunctival graft taken from the same eye or from the other eye. Tissue reapplication can be done by suture or with biological glue.<\/p>\n If the pterygium is extensive to the cornea resulting in irreducible loss of transparency and irregularity, a corneal graft may be necessary.<\/p>\n Usual postoperative course:<\/strong> In the vast majority of cases, the eye is not very painful, but it may show some redness and watering for a while. Complications of the operation:<\/strong> Although it is perfectly standardised and has excellent results, the pterygium operation does not escape the general rule that there is no surgery without risk. It is therefore not possible for your ophthalmologist to formally guarantee the success of the operation.<\/p>\n Serious complications are exceptional: ocular perforation during the dissection of the pterygium, infection and necrosis of the grafted tissue. The most frequent complication is recurrence of the pterygium. It makes any subsequent surgery more difficult.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1665505883361{margin-bottom: -40px !important;padding-top: 6vh !important;padding-right: 6vh !important;padding-bottom: 6vh !important;padding-left: 6vh !important;background-color: #5abbed !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″] You want to make an appointment? You can either call one of the 5 sites via the button below, or make an appointment directly online in the Contact section, or send me a message in the Contact section [\/vc_column_text]
\nThis is a benign lesion of the conjunctiva, the superficial membrane that lines the surface of the eye.<\/p>\n
\nIf left untreated, pterygium, initially limited to the conjunctiva, extends to the cornea. It becomes embarrassing because of its unsightly nature and the appearance of chronic irritation.
\nThe extension to the cornea can lead, in the long run, to visual impairment.<\/p>\n
\nThe operation requires a minimum of several hours’ immobilisation.<\/p>\n
\nCare is limited to the instillation of drops and the application of an ointment. Eye protection may be advised.
\nAnatomical pathological analysis of the lesion may be performed.
\nHealing may leave an opacity or deformation of the cornea (astigmatism), which may cause visual impairment.<\/p>\n
\nSubconjunctival haemorrhages are benign and quickly regress.
\nDiplopia (double vision) may be observed.<\/p>\nCONTACT<\/span><\/span><\/h4> <\/span> <\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text basel_color_scheme=”light”]<\/p>\n
\nThe ophthalmology secretaries and Dr. Qin\u2019s team are available to answer all your questions and requests for information in order to make the best choice. I will be pleased to welcome you at one of the 5 sites.<\/p>\n