Corneal Dellen and Scleral Melt Induced following Phacoemulsification Surgery and Bare Sclera Pterygium Excision: A Case Report

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1 Department of Ophthalmology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, India

2 Department of Pathology, Venkatashwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, India

Abstract

Scleral thinning and delayed conjunctival regeneration can be found after bare sclera pterygium excision. A 63-year-old male was admitted in our department for left eye cataract and grade II nasal pterygium surgery in the same sitting. Pterygium excision was done without putting graft or adjuvant treatment. After two weeks of surgery, the patient presented with scleral thinning and corneal dellen at the site of the pterygium excision. The scleral thinning was deep enough to show the uveal tissue through its base. Successful management was done with topical and oral medications for six weeks. Bare sclera pterygium excision should not be practiced along with cataract surgery. It should be performed in two different sittings, or conjunctival autograft or amniotic membrane graft should cover the bare area. Steroid drops may also slow healing and induce iatrogenic scleral necrosis leading to dreaded consequences.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences
Volume 5, Issue 1
March 2023
Pages 57-60

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  • Receive Date: 19 January 2023
  • Revise Date: 27 February 2023
  • Accept Date: 02 March 2023

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