Sensory Changes in the Ocular Surface After Pterygium Removal
Saleh Esa,
Ori Segal,
Arie Y Nemet
Abstract:Purpose
We measure changes in ocular surface sensation after pterygium surgery with a conjunctival autograft.
Methods
This prospective, interventional study was carried out in patients, with nasal primary pterygium undergoing pterygium surgery with conjunctival autograft. Sensation was measured by applying the tip of the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer filament perpendicular to the ocular surface in the cornea and conjunctiva. Patients were tested preoperatively (baseline),… Show more
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