{"id":11450,"date":"2020-06-28T03:01:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-28T00:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/operatsiya\/corneal-surgery\/udalenie-pterigiuma"},"modified":"2020-08-16T22:37:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T19:37:01","slug":"pterygium-surgery","status":"publish","type":"operatsiya","link":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/operatsiya\/corneal-surgery\/pterygium-surgery","title":{"rendered":"Pterygium"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The growth of conjunctival tissue containing blood vessels from the inner corner of the eye onto the cornea is called pterygium. The treatment of pterygium is exclusively by surgery, which can either prevent vision deterioration or restore visual acuity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_70facfb4 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:3rem;\"><i class=\"fad fa-eye\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h2 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem;\">Main causes of the disease<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Pterygium development is associated with several risk factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UV irradiation.<\/li>\n<li>Excessively high or low temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>Strong winds.<\/li>\n<li>Dusty atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Polluted air.<\/li>\n<li>Contact with certain chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_70facfb4 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:3rem;\"><i class=\"fad fa-eye\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h2 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem;\">When is pterygium surgery needed?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Conjunctival tissue, which normally forms the &#8220;triangle&#8221; at the corner of the eye, grows over the cornea. This not only results in a cosmetic defect &#8211; when tissue growth reaches the central portion of the cornea, it begins to affect visual acuity. This carries a significant danger for vision and also increases the risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p>Pterygium removal is indicated in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cosmetic defect caused by pterygium.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced stage of the disease, when it is causing visual impairment.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid growth of the pterygium with the threat of involving the corneal centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surgery is also required for eliminating discomfort and dry eye symptoms caused by the disease. In some cases, surgical treatment may not be recommended. In cases of so-called &#8220;false pterygium&#8221;, surgical intervention may be unsuccessful and can even exaggerate the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_938809ae height_auto color_primary\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_1fd2f432 style_shadow-1 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/malyugin-3-358x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/malyugin-3-358x512.jpg 358w, https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/malyugin-3.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_df02dd93\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_70facfb4 iconpos_left style_default color_contrast align_center no_text\"><a href=\"tel:+74999065001\" class=\"w-iconbox-link\" aria-label=\"+7 (499) 906-50-01\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fal fa-phone-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h2 class=\"w-iconbox-title\"><a href=\"tel:+74999065001\" class=\"w-iconbox-link\" aria-label=\"+7 (499) 906-50-01\">+7 (499) 906-50-01<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can make an appointment by phone from 8:30 to 19:30 (daily).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_70facfb4 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:3rem;\"><i class=\"fad fa-eye\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h2 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem;\">Contraindications<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Before surgical intervention, other eye diseases should be excluded. Pterygium surgery is contraindicated in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acute or chronic inflammation of the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Active herpes infection.<\/li>\n<li>Allergy to medications (relative contraindication).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-message us_custom_0490361b color_red with_icon\"><div class=\"w-message-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-engine-warning\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-message-body\"><p>If, during examination, the above-mentioned conditions are diagnosed, the surgical procedure is best postponed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_70facfb4 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:3rem;\"><i class=\"fad fa-eye\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem;\">How is the pterygium removed?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Surgery is done under local anaesthesia. The procedure includes the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing the patient for surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Separation of the conjunctival tissue from the underlying cornea.<\/li>\n<li>Wound closure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no need to stay in the clinic overnight. From the operating room, the patient can return directly home. The patient should have a companion who can drive home. Several types of eye drops are recommended to facilitate a speedy recovery and prevention of disease recurrence. Surgery is an effective way of preventing visual impairment and\/or restoring vision loss caused by pterygium.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11234,"parent":11437,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11450","operatsiya","type-operatsiya","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procedures"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/operatsiya\/11450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/operatsiya"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/operatsiya"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/operatsiya\/11450\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/operatsiya\/11437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drborismalyugin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}