Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sutureless glueless conjunctival autografting in pterygium surgery is gaining popularity due to short surgical time, no recurrence and good cosmetic outcome. AIM: To see the outcome of pterygium excision with sutureless glueless conjunctival autografting. METHODS: 30 cases of uncomplicated pterygia irrespective of eyes, age and sex were examined with slit lamp. All were nasal pterygia & progressive type. Blood sugar and xylocaine test were done. Pterygium mass was excised and autologous conjunctival graft without suture or glue were performed. Grafts were taken from inferotemporal area. Follow up was done on 1 st day, 7 th day, 45 th day and on 6 th month. RESULT: All the grafts were intact on each follow up. Graft retraction was present in one case on 7 th POD. No recurrence was found till 6th month follow up. CONCLUSION: No glue, no suture conjunctival grafting in pterygium surgery takes short surgical time, easy to perform, excellent
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