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pterygium surgery recovery - May 20, 2008
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
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Generally not but DO call your surgeon and ask his/her advise.
JCH III MD
JCH III MD
A related discussion, Should you feel the sticthes after pytergium surgery? was started.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Thanks, I did just that and they advised that it was OK.
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