Glue or cautery for a first pterygium surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares two methods used during surgery for a first-time pterygium (a non-cancer growth on the eye surface): using a special glue versus cauterization. It may help determine which method works better to keep the growth from coming back and to heal more smoothly.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You have a first-time (primary) nasal pterygium that is bigger than 4 mm
- The pterygium is in an eye that needs surgery (either because it’s getting worse, affects vision, or causes long-term irritation/cosmetic concerns)
- If you have pterygium in both eyes, only one eye would be operated
- You have not had surgery on your eye before
- You do not have connective tissue disease, and you are not using eye drops long-term for glaucoma
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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