To prevent the occurrence or to reduce the risk of Pterygium occurring, the following measures are recommended:
We usually do not need treatment unless there is inflammation or irritation or discomfort in the eye that can be treated with artificial tears and short-term anti-inflammatory drugs.
Surgery for pterygium does not lead to complications and the duration of treatment is short, about 3 or 4 weeks. The treatment varies depending on the symptoms and the level of the mucous membrane.
The thing to watch out for is that improper surgery can increase the rate of Pterygium.
Bare Sclera technique, removes the pterygium tissue without replacing it with a tissue graft. This leaves the underlying white of the eye exposed to heal on its own, but the recurrence rate is about 60%.
Conjuntival auto-grafting,grow new tissue by touching the conjunctiva under the eyelid, but the recurrence rate is about 10%.
Patients should consult with a specialist to choose the right surgery.
After surgery, you should eat a lot of foods rich in vitamins and wear glasses for those who work in the sun, especially those who work instead of welding.