Safety and efficacy of “hydro-fluorescein” technique in removing Tenon in pterygium surgery: a 1-year follow-up study

Abdul-Kadir, Mohd-Asyraaf and Hilmi, Mohd Radzi and Mohd Kamal, Khairidzan (2025) Safety and efficacy of “hydro-fluorescein” technique in removing Tenon in pterygium surgery: a 1-year follow-up study. Eye, 39 (6). pp. 1081-1085. ISSN 0950-222X E-ISSN 1476-5454

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Abstract

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the “hydro-fluorescein” adjunct technique for primary pterygium removal. Design/methods: A non-randomized prospective study was conducted for various types of pterygium excision with superior bulbar conjunctival autograft (CAG) and fibrin glue. We introduced fluorescein staining to ensure thorough elimination of the Tenon tissue around the bare sclera area and the CAG. The primary outcome was the recurrence rate, and the secondary outcome was any complication associated with fluorescein staining. Results: Ninety-three participants with primary pterygium of Grades 1–3 were recruited and all completed follow-up for at least 1 year. No recurrence was identified during the follow-up period and no long-term adverse reactions were reported with the “hydro-fluorescein” method. Conclusion: “Hydro-fluorescein” is effective and a safe adjunct in primary pterygium removal and is effective in various grades of pterygia to minimize recurrence with no adverse reaction within 1 year.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; Fluorescein; Pterygium; Recurrence
Subjects:	R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Optometry and Visual Science Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Ophthalmology
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Radzi Hilmi
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2025 08:19
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2025 08:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121346

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