Double-Headed Pterygia Treated With P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM.

PURPOSE: There are very few studies that describe the technique and results of double-headed pterygium removal and most of these have recurrence rates higher than those described for single pterygium removal. P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM has a very low recurrence rate, and this study describes the recurrence rate and cosmesis when used on double-headed pterygia.

METHODS

A prospective intervention series was performed on 20 eyes with a follow-up of 1 year or more with examination for recurrence and cosmetic appearance.

RESULTS

There were no recurrences. Cosmetic appearance in 20 eyes was normal or excellent, and the conjunctival donor site was normal in appearance in 19 eyes.

CONCLUSIONS

P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM provides excellent cosmetic results and no recurrences, and slit-lamp examination of the superior bulbar conjunctiva is normal in most cases after 2 graft retrievals from the same site.