Pterygium surgery in Monterrey
Clearer, more comfortable eyes. An outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with an autograft to reduce the risk of regrowth.
Evaluations in San Pedro Garza García (Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle), minutes from Monterrey.
What is a pterygium?
A pterygium is a growth of conjunctival tissue that advances from the corner of the eye toward the cornea. It is more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, wind or dust, which is very common in northern Mexico.
When it causes discomfort, frequent redness, cosmetic concerns or starts to grow over the cornea and distort vision, surgery is the recommended treatment.
Surgery with autograft
Pterygium symptoms
Frequent redness
Gritty feeling
Or a foreign-body sensation.
Burning, itching or tearing
Visible growth
On the white of the eye.
Blurry vision or astigmatism
When it grows over the cornea.
What does surgery involve?
Local anesthesia
Outpatient procedure: you go home the same day.
Removal
The tissue growing over the eye is removed.
Conjunctival autograft
The area is covered with a small graft of your own conjunctiva to reduce the risk of regrowth.
Recovery
Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops and sunglasses. Mild discomfort, tearing and redness are normal for the first days; most patients return to their activities within a few days.
Why Dr. Alan Treviño?
As an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, Dr. Alan Treviño Herrera checks not only the reason for your visit but the health of your whole eye, including the retina. Consultations are available in English.
- Board-certified by the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (No. 4209).
- Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina at LV Prasad Eye Institute (India).
- Fellowship in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases and Uveitis (APEC, UNAM).
- Clinical rotation in Cornea and Retina at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami).
- Member of Mexico's National System of Researchers.
Frequently asked questions
Can a pterygium come back?
It can recur, especially when it is removed without a graft. A conjunctival autograft greatly reduces that risk. Protecting your eyes from the sun after surgery also helps.
Is the surgery painful?
It is done under local anesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. Some discomfort is common in the following days and is controlled with drops and pain relievers.
When should it be operated?
When it causes discomfort that does not improve with drops, grows toward the center of the cornea, causes astigmatism, or for cosmetic reasons. The best timing is decided during your consultation.
Can it be prevented?
Wearing UV-protective sunglasses and a hat, and lubricating your eyes in dry or dusty environments, helps prevent it from appearing or growing.
We accept private health insurance
Coverage depends on your policy. We guide you and help with the paperwork.
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Centro Interamericano de Alta Especialidad en Oftalmología
Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle,
66220 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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