Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the modified mini-SLET (simple limbal epithelial transplantation) technique in the surgical treatment of primary pterygium. Methods: This was a case series involving 31 eyes of consecutive patients with primary pterygium who were treated with the modified mini-SLET technique. After pterygium excision, a 2x4-mm fragment of healthy conjunctiva was removed from the superior temporal region and was later cut into several small pieces and fixed onto the receiving site with fib… Show more
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