Clinical Case Study: Post-Surgical Antiviral Intervention Following Pterygium Excision Informed by Corneal Confocal Microscopy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Clinical Case Study: Post-Surgical Antiviral Intervention Following Pterygium Excision Informed by Corneal Confocal Microscopy

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  • Fangfang Jin

  • Wenwei Li

  • Ting Wu

  • Bin Wang

  • April 28, 2026

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    Pterygium is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily treated through surgical excision, but complications can affect outcomes.

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    Corneal confocal microscopy is crucial for diagnosing secondary corneal diseases following pterygium excision.

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    An elderly diabetic patient experienced recurrent pterygium and developed marginal keratitis post-surgery, requiring antiviral treatment.

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    Herpes simplex keratitis is a rare but serious complication after pterygium surgery, necessitating early diagnosis and treatment.

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    The study highlights the importance of aetiological investigation in managing post-surgical complications to improve visual prognosis.

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Clinical Case Study: Post-Surgical Antiviral Intervention Following Pterygium Excision Informed by Corneal Confocal Microscopy

  • by Fangfang Jin, Wenwei Li, Ting Wu, Bin Wang

  • April 28, 2026

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