Pterygium Surgery Sutureless

Treatment Overview: Sutureless pterygium surgery is a modern technique used to remove a pterygium—a fleshy, triangular growth on the conjunctiva that may extend onto the cornea. This approach avoids the use of stitches and instead uses tissue adhesive (fibrin glue) to secure a conjunctival autograft. It is preferred for patients who want faster recovery and less post-operative discomfort. Procedure: The surgeon first excises the pterygium from the corneal surface. A conjunctival autograft is then harvested from another part of the patient’s eye. Instead of sutures, the graft is placed and secured with medical-grade glue, allowing it to adhere naturally. The absence of stitches reduces surgical time and irritation. The eye is then cleaned, medicated, and protected with a bandage. Benefits: Less post-operative pain and irritation compared to sutured surgery Faster healing and quicker return to normal activities Shorter surgical time Improved cosmetic results Lower recurrence rate due to stable graft placement No suture-related complications like redness or inflammation Risks: Rare graft displacement if the glue does not adhere properly Mild bleeding or inflammation Infection (very uncommon) Possibility of recurrence, though reduced when grafting is done correctly