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Ophthalmology / Eye Care

Pterygium

ICD-10 Code
H11.0

Clinical Criteria for Pterygium.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with a complaint of [nasal/temporal] ocular surface growth. Symptoms include [foreign body sensation/redness/tearing/blurred vision]. Duration of symptoms is [number] months/years. History of significant UV exposure noted. No prior ocular surgeries or trauma.

Clinical Examination Findings

Slit-lamp examination reveals a fibrovascular, triangular-shaped growth extending from the bulbar conjunctiva onto the cornea, crossing the limbus. Location: [nasal/temporal]. Size: [X] mm. Corneal involvement: [minimal/moderate/severe]. Anterior chamber: deep and quiet. Lens: [clear/cataractous]. Intraocular pressure: [normal/elevated].

Treatment Protocol

Management plan: 1. Lubricating eye drops (preservative-free) QID for ocular surface irritation. 2. UV protection (sunglasses with 100% UV block). 3. Topical NSAIDs or mild steroids for acute inflammation. 4. Surgical excision with conjunctival autograft indicated if growth is progressive, inducing astigmatism, or causing significant cosmetic concern.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.