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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
pterygium surgery
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Aug 24, 2009 11:38AM
, Aug 24, 2009 11:38AMTo: sgtnick
Dear sgtnick,
Pterygium surgery has improved over the past few years. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD to determine whether or not you will require surgical intervention and the method he/she recommends.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Pterygium surgery has improved over the past few years. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD to determine whether or not you will require surgical intervention and the method he/she recommends.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
However my astigmatism increased after the removal.
Hope this helps