Eye gel may replace painful needle in pterygium surgery
NCT ID NCT05978687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a numbing gel (lidocaine) works as well as a needle injection for pain relief during pterygium surgery. 41 adults having pterygium removal took part. The goal was to see if the gel causes less pain and eye dryness after surgery.
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UZ Brussel
Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium
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