Performed by Dr. Dasari Keerthi Kumar at Harsha Sai Eye Hospital
Pterygium Excision with Autograft in Nizamabad is an advanced surgical procedure that removes abnormal tissue growth on the eye's surface and replaces it with healthy conjunctival tissue to prevent recurrence. This technique offers superior cosmetic results and significantly reduces the chance of pterygium returning compared to simple excision. At Harsha Sai Eye Hospital, Dr. Dasari Keerthi Kumar performs this delicate procedure with precision to restore eye health and appearance.
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A step-by-step look at what happens during this procedure.
Local anaesthetic drops and injections are applied around the eye to numb the area completely while the patient remains awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The surgeon carefully dissects and removes the abnormal pterygium tissue from the corneal surface and underlying sclera, ensuring complete excision of the fibrovascular growth.
The exposed area of the sclera is carefully cleaned and prepared to receive the healthy tissue graft, ensuring a smooth surface for optimal graft adherence.
A thin piece of healthy conjunctival tissue is harvested from the upper portion of the same eye, preserving the limbal stem cells that prevent recurrence.
The harvested autograft is carefully positioned over the bare sclera and secured using sutures or fibrin glue, ensuring proper orientation and smooth integration with surrounding tissue.
A structured, patient-first approach from first consultation to full recovery.
At Harsha Sai Eye Hospital, Dr. Dasari Keerthi Kumar conducts detailed slit-lamp examination and corneal topography to assess pterygium extent, plan surgical approach, and identify any concurrent eye conditions requiring attention.
Our ophthalmologist employs microsurgical instruments and operating microscope to perform precise tissue removal and graft placement, minimizing trauma and optimizing healing for superior cosmetic and functional outcomes.
We provide detailed pre-operative counseling, real-time surgical updates to family members, and immediate post-operative monitoring to ensure patient comfort, address concerns, and prevent complications.
Our dedicated team schedules regular follow-up visits at specific intervals to monitor graft healing, remove sutures at appropriate time, detect early signs of complications, and ensure complete recovery with minimal recurrence risk.
What to expect at each stage of your recovery journey.
Expect moderate discomfort, redness, and tearing with the eye pad removed after 24 hours. Use prescribed antibiotic and steroid eye drops regularly, avoid rubbing the eye, and protect it from dust and water exposure.
Redness and irritation progressively diminish as the graft integrates with surrounding tissue. Continue medications as directed, attend scheduled follow-ups for monitoring, and gradually resume light activities while avoiding strenuous exercise and swimming.
The eye appearance improves significantly with minimal redness remaining. Vision stabilizes to pre-surgery or improved levels, medications are tapered off, and normal activities including exercise can be fully resumed with doctor's approval.
The surgical removal of pterygium tissue and replacement with healthy conjunctival graft results in significantly improved cosmetic appearance, eliminating the unsightly fleshy growth and restoring the eye's natural white surface.
Patients experience clearer vision as the corneal surface irregularities caused by pterygium are corrected, reducing astigmatism and visual distortion that may have affected daily activities like reading and driving.
The elimination of abnormal tissue resolves persistent symptoms including redness, foreign body sensation, burning, and excessive tearing, significantly improving comfort and quality of life.
The autograft technique with limbal stem cells provides superior protection against pterygium regrowth, with recurrence rates below 5% compared to 30-40% with simple excision, ensuring long-term success.
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