Purpose: To introduce a new technique which aids to remove the head of pterygium. Material and methods: 17 eyes of 14 patients underwent pterygium excision. Air was injected into the side of the pterygium head with a needle of the 3ml syringe, to create a dissection plane between the cornea and pterygium head. The pterygium head and body were dissected and then conjunctival autograft technique was applied. Postoperative smoothness and clarity of the cornea were evaluated. Results: Dissection with air was successfully performed in 13 eyes (76,5 percent) in which blunt dissection was carried easily. The corneas were clear and smooth postoperatively. In 4 eyes (23,5 percent) dissection with air was not completely successful and scraping with a cutting edge had to perform. No major complications were observed. After one months there were no recurrence. Conclusion: This is a new technique which is safe, simple and cheap method for removing the pterygium head from the cornea surface, which also facilitate the establishment of a clear and smooth corneal plane.
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