Visual and refractive outcomes following combined pterygium and cataract surgery: A longitudinal follow up study

Abstract

Background: The primary risk factors is UV (ultraviolet) rays, hot and dry weather, wind, dusty atmosphere, and the period of exposure to such conditions. Other contributing factors include older age, male gender, outdoor occupations and dry eye conditions. Removal of pterygium can be performed either before or subsequently with cataract surgery. Sequential pterygium excision followed by cataract surgery has been the preferred strategy. Objective: To analyse visual and refractive outcomes of surgery in pterygium patients with concurrent cataract.