Pterygium Surgery on the Sunshine Coast

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If you’ve noticed the growth in the mirror or had comments about a red, irritated eye, pterygium removal can significantly improve the appearance of your eye and restore confidence. Many patients are thrilled with the results of minimally invasive surgery.

✅ Restore a clearer, more natural-looking eye
✅ Get your confidence back in photos and daily life

A pterygium can cause red, dry, or sore eyes, especially when inflamed. Many people experience persistent irritation that doesn’t improve with over-the-counter drops.
Surgical removal aims to provide long-lasting relief when symptoms persist.

✅ Reduce gritty, painful eyes
✅ Improve daily comfort and reduce inflammation

As a pterygium grows, it can distort your vision by causing astigmatism, pulling on your cornea, or even leading to scarring. The longer it’s left untreated, the more difficult it can be to reverse the effects on your vision.

✅ Address early vision distortion
✅ Prevent permanent changes to your cornea

In rare cases, a lesion that looks like a pterygium may contain precancerous or cancerous cells. These conditions (such as OSSN – ocular surface squamous neoplasia) are best identified early through histological examination after surgery.

⚠️ What looks like a harmless growth might not be
✅ Surgical removal allows accurate diagnosis and peace of mind

At our clinic, we use advanced, glue-based techniques that avoid the need for stitches. This means:

✅ Less pain
✅ Faster healing
✅ Lower recurrence rates
✅ Minimal downtime

Pterygia typically grow over time, sometimes slowly and sometimes more rapidly. The larger the growth, the more impact it can have on both your appearance and vision. Early intervention is often the best choice.

✅ Prevent further eye damage
✅ Avoid more complex surgery later