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Pterygium (Symptoms (Asymptometic in early stages
Cosmetic intolerance,…
Pterygium
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Treatment
Surgical excision
Indicated for :
Cosmetic disfigurement
visual impairment
Continued progression
Diplopia
Steps:
- Topical anaesthesia
- Universal Eye speculum
3,Dissection of head
4.Separation of main mass
- Excision of Pterygium tissue
- Hemistasis is achieved
7.CONJUNCTIVAL LIMBAL AUTOGRAFT (CLAU) (Most effectve method)
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Sign
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Types
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Regressive
Thin,atrophic, little vascular
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Pathology
Elastotic degeneration
Proliferation of vascularised granulation tissue under epithelium of conjunctiva
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Wing shaped fold of bulbar conjunctiva encroaching upon cornea from either side within interpalebral fissure
Hot climates
Prolonged exposure to Sun (UV) , dry heat , High wind, Abundance of dust
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