Pterygium Treatment in India
About Pterygium
Key Highlights
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Effectively removes the abnormal, irritating tissue growth from the eye's surface.Restores clear vision by eliminating visual obstruction caused by the pterygium.Reduces chronic symptoms like redness, foreign body sensation, and dryness.Modern techniques, such as conjunctival autografting, dramatically lower recurrence rates.Typically performed as a quick, outpatient procedure with local anesthesia.Prevents potential long-term damage to the cornea, such as astigmatism./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Pterygium growth that is encroaching onto the central cornea and affecting vision.
- Persistent inflammation, redness, or irritation that does not respond to lubricating eye drops.
- A significant cosmetic concern for the patient.
- Recurrent episodes of inflammation causing discomfort.
- Induced astigmatism (change in corneal shape) leading to blurred vision.
- Restriction in eye movement due to the size of the growth.
How to prepare
- A comprehensive pre-operative eye examination to assess the pterygium's size and impact.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (like aspirin or warfarin) as advised by your doctor.
- Arranging for transportation to and from the surgical facility, as you will not be able to drive after the procedure.
- Using prescribed antibiotic eye drops for a few days before surgery to minimize infection risk.
- Informing the ophthalmologist of all current medications and allergies.
- Fasting for a few hours before the procedure if sedation is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Recurrence of the pterygium, though this risk is minimized with advanced grafting techniques.
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Scarring on the cornea or conjunctiva.
- Double vision (diplopia) due to muscle involvement, though rare.
- Dry eye symptoms, which are usually temporary.
- Over- or under-correction requiring further management.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will go home with a protective eye shield that should be worn, especially while sleeping, for several days.
- Strictly use all prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops to prevent infection and control swelling.
- Expect some redness, watering, mild discomfort, and blurred vision for the first few days.
- Avoid rubbing the eye, swimming, strenuous activities, and dusty environments for at least 2-3 weeks.
- Wear UV-protection sunglasses outdoors to protect the healing tissue.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments so your ophthalmologist can monitor the healing process.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pterygium in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pterygium in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pterygium. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pterygium compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pterygium in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing pterygium.
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Ophthalmologists for Pterygium
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform pterygium and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 13 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 14 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 36 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 14 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 29 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 18 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala
- 4 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore
- 33 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 26 Years Experience
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