A member asked:

I had a pterygium removed from my eye but grew back -- how can i get rid of it forever?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Experienced surgeon: I would recommend seeing a corneal surgeon who is experienced in pterygium surgery. With proper surgery, your risk of recurrence is about 2%.

Answered 10/31/2012

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By more surgery: Pterygia grow on the eye, usually on the nasal side. They can be removed, but often come back. Sometimes it helps to replace the removed tissue with an amniotic graft or with limbal conjuctiva.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Go to good surgeon: Pterygium Recurrence is very frustrating & not uncommon. Go to experienced eyeMD who knows of latest, best surgical techniques to stop recurrence. Note: Prevention is key remedy. Avoid sun (sunglasses, hat); avoid smoking. More info: see eyedoc2020.blogspot.com;

Answered 1/23/2015

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