Comparing stitches vs no stitches in pterygium surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to do pterygium surgery: one with stitches and one without. It aims to see which method works better and helps you heal faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a primary pterygium, not one that came back after previous surgery.
- You do not have other eye surface problems, bleeding issues, or health conditions that slow healing.
- You are only having surgery for the pterygium, not combined with other eye surgery.
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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