Eye gel may replace painful needle in pterygium surgery

NCT ID NCT05978687

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pterygium

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UZ Brussel

    Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium