Mr Morgan, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, is a Dry Eye Specialist who is an expert in the assessment and treatment of dry eyes.
Reasons for pterygium removal include:
Pterygium Surgery
Pterygium can be removed in a small surgical procedure, although small lesions that are not affecting vision can be safely left and kept under observation.
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Summary
To remove the cosmetic blemish on the eye
To treat the irritation and soreness that it may cause
To treat or prevent effects on the eyesight
Rarely, if there is another condition such as cataract present, pterygium removal may be advisable before proceeding.
The Process
This is a surgical procedure done after a local anaesthetic injection under and around the lesion. Sedation can be used to help you through the procedure if necessary. The steps are:
Gently shave the lesion off the surface of the eye leaving a bare area
Cauterize tiny bleeding blood vessels as necessary
Depending on the size of the lesion, either loosen (“undermine”) the skin edges and carefully suture them with small dissolving sutures, or for larger lesions take a small “graft” of healthy eye surface skin from beneath the upper lid, and use this to cover the bare area.
In rare cases with a large or recurrent lesion, we may recommend completing the repair with human amniotic membrane.
At the end of the procedure, either a soft bandage contact lens or an eye pad are placed on the eye (surgeon/patient choice). Post operative drops and painkillers are provided.
Why MY Eye Clinic?
My Eye Clinic is conveniently located in Gosforth with easy parking and relaxed comfortable waiting areas with refreshments.
My Eye Clinic has a highly-experienced consultant corneal & anterior segment surgeon to provide expert assessment and treatment of pterygium.
My Eye Clinic can provide easy access to surgery with minimal waiting times.
My Eye Clinic has a new fully-equipped operating theatre staffed by specialist ophthalmic theatre nurses and supported by two consultant specialist ophthalmic anaesthetists.
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Costs
Pterygium removal under LA
£1515
Pterygium removal under LA with sedation
£1865
Risks
Following surgery the eye is often red and irritable for a month or more, gradually settling over this period.
There is a small risk of infection, which at worst could leave a scar and affect vision.Any graft used may fail to “take” and may require to be removed or replaced.
Sutures are irritable and we may decide to gently remove them as your eye heals.
There is a small (10% or less) risk of recurrence of pterygium. Recurrences can sometime be larger than the original lesion and require re-operation.
Eyesight and focusing may change, requiring a change of spectacle prescription, as the eye heals.
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