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Mr Tappin has developed an innovative modification to the treatment of pterygium
As with most other eye-related conditions, pterygium is relatively common amongst the general population. Although the exact cause of pterygium isn’t known, people whose eyes are exposed to certain elements, like pollen, sand, smoke and wind, on a regular basis have a higher risk of developing this condition.
For minor cases, treatment involves eye drops or ointment, however, in more serious cases, treatment may require surgical expertise to treat the pterygium. Recently, our consultant surgeon Mr Mike Tappin developed an innovative modification to the existing treatment of this condition, making effective treatment easier for surgeons in the future.
For those unfamiliar with the condition, pterygium is a growth of fibrovascular tissue over the cornea. This can cause symptoms of irritation/soreness in the eye and can leave the eye looking red and cosmetically disfigured. If left to grow too large, the condition can even cause blurring, a reduction of vision and even severe scarring on your cornea, but this is rare.
Our Cornea Specialist, Mr Tappin, has modified the surgical technique making it simpler and easier to perform. The technique involves removing the lesion from the eye and glueing a small graft in place to cover the area, allowing for quick healing and a reduced chance of the pterygium re-growing. Conventionally, the fibrin glue is mixed and placed in the position the graft is to be attached. This then leaves a mere 10 seconds to grasp and move the transplant into position. However, the modified technique leaves the glue unmixed until the graft is positioned, allowing for greater precision.
This is managed by one glue component being placed at the site where the graft will be positioned, with the other component of the glue being placed on the graft. The glue only mixes once the graft is positioned correctly. This gives the surgeon more time to move and position the graft, maximising the ability to position the graft successfully.
If you think you may need treatment for the condition of pterygium, please get in touch to arrange a consultation with one of our Cornea specialists. You can also browse our various locations here to find the hospital closest to you.
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NewestToad2023-04-24Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
Christina Cook2023-04-17Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
Amanda Thorsen2023-03-10Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake2023-02-02Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
April Dansie2022-12-22I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
George Judge2022-11-03Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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