A 50-year-old farmer presents with pterygium encroaching on his cornea, causing visual disturbance. Which is the best definitive management?...

Question

A 50-year-old farmer presents with pterygium encroaching on his cornea, causing visual disturbance. Which is the best definitive management?

Accepted Answer

Surgical excision of the pterygium

Answer

Topical lubricants

Answer

UV protective sunglasses only

Answer

Topical steroids

Answer

No intervention is needed

NICE Ophthalmology Guidance MCQ (SBA): Pterygium