Primary pterygium in a 7-year-old boy: a report of a rare case and dilemma of its management
Noor, R.Azmi.Mohd.
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences Mjms 10(2): 91-92
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1394-195X PMID: 23386804 Document Number: 260092
Primary pterygium in children is uncommon but is associated with severe visual problems. Astigmatism is the main visual problem caused by pterygium. Significant amounts of astigmatism occur long before a pterygium encroaches the visual axis. Early surgical intervention is safe and effective. It is associated with significant visual improvement in outcome. This is a case report on seven-year-old Malay boy who presented with a growth over nasal aspect of the right eye of 1 year duration. His right eye visual acuity is affected up to 6/12. The dilemma pased to early surgical interview is the high rate of recurrancean the young age group. This problem is highlighted in this case report.