Pterygium removal, conj. autograft with Fibrin glue and Mitomycin C by Steven G. Safran MD

[saved42]

Jesus he's awake?!?! That's insane

[sgsafran]

@saved42

The procedure is painless. In Ophthalmology we do almost all of our surgery with the patient awake and much of it is done with topical anesthesia only as was done here.

[saved42]

@sgsafran That is amazing. What does it feel like?

[sgsafran]

@saved42

The patient can see the light from the microscope but feels nothing.

[saved42]

@sgsafran wow. thats amazing.

[tornandbruised]

I'll ask my boss on Monday, but I'm curious; what are the mini sponges for? Also, how can you tell where the pterygium ends and the conjuctiva begins? And honestly, I don't know how anyone can sit through a procedure like this. I'd be just terrified the freezing would wear off, or I would accidentally move my eye in the middle of it!

[dhjhi]

I had mine removed just the other day. It took a total of 15 minutes. I was in the prep area for 30 minutes because the anesthesiologist arrived late. Over all it was a pretty good operation. I have to take off from work for a week though.

[SteeleHansen]

I give so much credit to these surgeons ! I could never do something like this. I had mine remove 5 days ago. Fingers crossed it doesn't grow back...

[ebar86]

well-done procedure..very minimal bleeds

[LyPhatTu]

I have pterygium that barely crosses the border between the white and the brown parts of my eyes. About three months ago, I went to an eyecare specialist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, CA to have an evaluation. Although I liked to have my pterygium removed because it was irritating my eye, the specialist advised against it at that time, because mine was still small and after removal of the pterygium, there was a good chance that it might grow back even more vigorous. What do you say to that?

[brent23ism]

@LyPhatTu hey Dude! your ophthalmologist was good..mine was jackass..i have a pterygium too and i've been operated twice...please help me

[LyPhatTu]

@brent23ism I am curious since I am thinking about having mine removed also. After your initial surgery, when did you notice that your pterygium was growing again? What was the time frame between the first surgery and the second surgery? Are you all right now or do you need a third removal?

[brent23ism]

@LyPhatTu Follow your doctor. He is telling the truth..My first pterygium excision was on 2004 and the second was 2007

[hmongjedi]

dont watch this if youre planning on having this removed.

[hmongjedi]

OMG!!!! i will be having this done in 1hr and 30 mins. scared scared

[seifali1000]

@hmongjedi why u r scared,it is very simple ,take little time but needain killer in day 1 after operation,good luck

[hmongjedi]

@seifali1000 had it done 2 months ago.........i woke up in the middle of being cut......they had to put me out again...

[brigie7777777]

i have a pterygium and im really scared to get it removed!!! :/

[sgsafran]

@brigie7777777

There are appropriate indications to remove a pterygium. If it is causing irritation, affecting vision or is a serious cosmetic issue it is reasonable to remove it. With proper technique it is very safe and effective to do surgery.

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que nojooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooo ai saindo sangue !!!

[reelcurious]

OUCH. THATS WHAT I HAVE

[reelcurious]

OUCH. THATS WHAT I HAVE!!!

[kalin334]

Looks like some superglue on eye :D

[sgsafran]

Thanks

[6894Fernando]

nice surgery.

[bzeboymenz]

Can you post a price for the procedure on both eyes for those interested?

[owes200]

dear sir nice operation