Allan’s pyterygium operation

Allan had an operation today to remove a Pyterygium. What is it??

A pterygium is a wing-shaped pinkish growth made up of thickened conjunctiva tissue located on either side of the cornea. These growths, which can be seen with the naked eye, are usually found on the side of the eye nearest the nose. The growth has a triangular-shaped body with a rounded apical “head” that moves toward the cornea. Symptoms are variable. There may be some discomfort such as a pricking or gritty sensation. There may also be recurrent redness. When the growth gets to the cornea, it can affect a person’s vision. The growth must be removed if it affects vision. This is done in a hospital under general or local anaesthetic. It can’t be removed with laser surgery. Post-operatively,drops or an ointment will be prescribed. The eye must be protected from wind and bright sunlight. A pterygium is likely to recur after it is removed. Eye drops or radio therapy may be used to prevent recurrence.

This is what it looks like

And this is what Allan looks like now

He had the growth removed and a graft done.  In other words, it was a “cut and paste” job.  And where did they get the stuff to paste over the cut area? Well, from another part of the eye @.@

Do pray for him please, to have a quick recovery and that the pyterygium will not grow back.  There is a tendency for that to happen, and it has already happened with his other eye.

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