Pterygium is a relatively common ocular surface disease. The clinical aspects and the
treatment options have been studied since many years ago, but many uncertainties still …

Pterygium is a common ophthalmic disease affecting humans only. Extensive
epidemiological data have demonstrated a causative effect of chronic ultraviolet (UV) …

Several risk factors, which include heredity, ultra-violet (UV) light and chronic inflammation,
contribute to pterygium development. However, there is no report integrating these factors in …

Retinal neovascularization occurs in various ocular disorders including proliferative diabetic
retinopathy and secondary neovascular glaucoma, resulting in blindness. This paper aims to …

Purpose To compare the recurrence rate and surgical outcomes of amniotic membrane
transplantation (AMT) and free conjunctival autograft (CAT) for pterygium surgery. Methods …

Objectives We aimed at identifying the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in
pterygium. Methods Based on microarray data GSE83627 and GSE2513, differentially …

A pterygium is generally believed to be a chronic inflammatory lesion caused by external
stimuli that develops from the conjunctiva and grows onto the cornea. Simple bare sclera …

Background: It is not clear whether demographic or pterygium characteristics or limbal stem
cell deficiency determine pterygium recurrence after surgery. Purpose: To determine …

Purpose: Increased systemic/local inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in the
pathophysiology of pterygium, but there is limited information regarding routine …

Pterygium is a corneal alteration that can cause visual impairment, which has been
traditionally treated with the sap of Sedum dendroideum DC The pharmacological effect of a …