It is not possible to generalize about this or to tell you what will happen with your condition. Your surgeon can give you a much better idea.
JCH MD
doctor,
does that mean pterygium wont re-occur after 3-5 surgeries max or does the surgeon give up after attempting 3-5 times as it may not be safe for the patient?
Thanks
This type of surgery is very common in countries near the equator. Having "a lot of surgery" would be 3 to 5 procedures. The number that high has been much reduced by grafts and mitomycin. Doing the surgery earlier when small is usually better.
JCH MD