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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
pterygium surgery recovery - May 20, 2008
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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pterygium surgery recovery - May 20, 2008
by Martha74, May 24, 2008 08:20PM
I just had a pterygium removed from my left eye for the second time on May 20, 2008. First time was April 2007. Both surgeries have used the autograft with stitches.
I thought I was recovering just fine, until today. My eye where the graft is stitched has been very red, but today the color has changed to a very, very dark red, almost purple. I don't have any increase in pain, no dicharge, etc. Just the color.
Is this any cause for concern?
Thanks,
Martha
I thought I was recovering just fine, until today. My eye where the graft is stitched has been very red, but today the color has changed to a very, very dark red, almost purple. I don't have any increase in pain, no dicharge, etc. Just the color.
Is this any cause for concern?
Thanks,
Martha
Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, May 24, 2008 11:53PM
, May 24, 2008 11:53PM
Generally not but DO call your surgeon and ask his/her advise.
JCH III MD
JCH III MD
Member Comments (3)
by Martha74, May 25, 2008 07:50AM
To: Dr Hagan
Thanks, I did just that and they advised that it was OK.
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, May 25, 2008 10:08AM
, May 25, 2008 10:08AM
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by Cindy1209, Feb 11, 2009 07:03PM
A related discussion, Should you feel the sticthes after pytergium surgery? was started.
