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Rokohl, Alexander C., Heindl, Ludwig M. and Cursiefen, Claus (2021). Pterygium: pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Ophthalmologe, 118 (7). S. 749 - 764. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1433-0423

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Abstract

The pterygium is a frequent ultraviolet (UV) light-induced focal fibrovascular proliferation of the conjunctival tissue onto the cornea. Surgical excision should be performed in the case of reduced visual acuity, progressive astigmatism, impending invasion of the optical axis and ocular surface complaints. The main factors in preventing recurrence include optimal surgical treatment by an excision combined with a free conjunctival autograft, consistent postoperative treatment with preservative-free artificial tears and topical steroids as well as long-term UV protection.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Rokohl, Alexander C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Heindl, Ludwig M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cursiefen, Claus UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-568420
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-021-01366-9
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologe
Volume:	118
Number:	7
Page Range:	S. 749 - 764
Date:	2021
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1433-0423
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language CONJUNCTIVAL AUTOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION; FIBRIN GLUE; MITOMYCIN-C; RECURRENCE RATE; SURGERY; NEOVASCULARIZATION; IRRADIATION; PINGUECULA; INJECTION; DAMAGE Multiple languages Ophthalmology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/56842