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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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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