Abstract
Background: Objective: To study the rate of recurrence following limbal- conjunctival autograft after a follow up period of 6-12 months. Methods: The source of data in this study is from the outpatient and inpatient department of ophthalmology, Chigateri general hospital and Bapuji hospital attached to J.J.M medical college, Davanagere during the period of September 2001 - March 2004. Results: A recurrence rate of 7.5% (3 eyes) was observed during a follow up period of 6-12 months .Of 3 eyes, one was recurrent pterygium and the other two primary pterygium. The 3 patients were aged 32,31 and 55 years and recurrence was observed at 1 month,2 months and 2 and a half months respectively. Conclusion: Pterygium excision with limbal conjunctival autograft is an excellent procedure for pterygium management. The technique is safe and inexpensive and is recommended for the management of both primary and recurrent pterygia in Indian eyes.
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