Moderation:

• Lawrie Hirst 

Description: 

This course is designed to explain the history of previous methods of pterygium removal and the reasons for searching for a better method. The principles of the surgery known as P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUMŽ will be explained. The results of the surgery particularly relating to recurrence rates, complications, and cosmetic results will be described. Some discussion will be undertaken to explain the differences which apply to the removal of multiply recurrent pterygia. It is hoped that by the end of the course, the registrants will understand why P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUMŽ is recognised as the most successful pterygium surgery described in the world’s literature.