A Study on to Evaluate Effect on Corneal Astigmatism before and after Excision of Pterygium at a Tertiary Care Centre of Jharkhand
Abstract: Introduction: Pterygium, derived from the Greek word "pterygos" meaning "wing", is a triangular, wing - like growth of degenerative, fibrovascular tissue that extends from the conjunctival limbal region onto the cornea. This condition can affect up to 22% of people in equatorial regions, while its prevalence drops to below 2% in regions situated above 40 degrees latitude. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the ophthalmology department over a 12 - month period, involving 42 patients. Informed written consent was obtained from all participants, who were then interviewed about their symptoms and detailed medical history. A thorough clinical examination was also performed to assess the presenting illness. These findings were documented on a predesigned form. Results: The average preoperative astigmatism in the study group was 2.98 ? 1.52D. On the first postoperative day, the average astigmatism was 1.58 ? 1.06D. After one month, there was a statistically significant decrease in astigmatism to 0.93 ? 0.99D (p
Keywords: Pterygium, Corneal astigmatism, Surgical intervention, Observational study, Prevalence
How to Cite?: Dr. Kumari Priyanka Verma, Dr. Marianus Deepak Lakra, Dr. Nishtha Mishra, Dr. Priya Suman, "A Study on to Evaluate Effect on Corneal Astigmatism before and after Excision of Pterygium at a Tertiary Care Centre of Jharkhand", Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1010-1012, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24612171248, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24612171248