Pterygium Surgery

Pterygium Surgery in Panama

Restore the natural white of your eyes and eliminate chronic irritation with advanced conjunctival autograft surgical techniques and the support of 70 years of experience.

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What is Pterygium and Why Should It Be Treated?

Pterygium is an abnormal growth of tissue over the cornea, commonly associated with sun exposure and dust. In addition to being a cosmetic concern, it can cause astigmatism, constant burning, and in advanced cases, obstruct vision. At Boyd Clinic, we perform corrective surgery designed not only to remove it, but to prevent it from recurring.

Patient Process

An outpatient procedure focused on comfort and rapid recovery.

1
Surface Diagnosis
We evaluate the extent of the tissue and the health of your tear film before the procedure.
2
Autograft Surgery
Under local anesthesia and mild sedation, we remove the tissue and place a healthy graft to ensure optimal healing.
3
Guided Recovery
Use of medicated drops and sun protection to ensure the eye heals without marks and with complete comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about recovery and post-operative care.

With the old technique it was common, but at Boyd Clinic we use conjunctival autograft, which reduces the recurrence rate to a minimum.

It is an outpatient procedure that takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

We recommend rest for 3 to 5 days, avoiding environments with excessive dust, smoke, or direct sunlight.

No. The surgical technique is very delicate and the graft integrates invisibly within a few days.