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Course Description
This course will provide a step-by-step guide to pterygium surgery, covering basic pathophysiology from a surgical perspective. It details management options including conjunctival autograft with fibrin glue and autologous blood, surgical planning with coexisting cataract, approaches to recurrent pterygium, and prevention and management of complications. Practical strategies and evidence-based methods for optimal outcomes are emphasized.
Educational Objective
This course aims to provide ophthalmic surgeons with a comprehensive understanding of pterygium from a surgical standpoint. Participants will learn step-by-step surgical techniques, including conjunctival autograft using fibrin glue and autologous blood. The course also covers surgical decision-making in patients with coexisting cataract, strategies for managing recurrent pterygium, and approaches to prevent and handle complications. By the end, learners will gain practical, evidence-based skills to improve surgical safety, efficacy, and long-term patient outcomes.
This course will provide a step-by-step guide to pterygium surgery, covering basic pathophysiology from a surgical perspective. It details management options including conjunctival autograft with fibrin glue and autologous blood, surgical planning with coexisting cataract, approaches to recurrent pterygium, and prevention and management of complications. Practical strategies and evidence-based methods for optimal outcomes are emphasized.
Educational Objective
This course aims to provide ophthalmic surgeons with a comprehensive understanding of pterygium from a surgical standpoint. Participants will learn step-by-step surgical techniques, including conjunctival autograft using fibrin glue and autologous blood. The course also covers surgical decision-making in patients with coexisting cataract, strategies for managing recurrent pterygium, and approaches to prevent and handle complications. By the end, learners will gain practical, evidence-based skills to improve surgical safety, efficacy, and long-term patient outcomes.
2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting Instructional Courses
This 1.5 hour Instructional Course was recorded at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
