No-Stitch eye surgery shows promise for pterygium patients
NCT ID NCT07307820
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two methods for fixing a tissue graft after removing a pterygium, a growth on the eye's surface. In 30 patients with pterygium in both eyes, one eye received stitches and the other did not. Researchers used special imaging to compare healing, comfort, and graft stability over one month. The goal was to see if the no-stitch method works as well or better than stitches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a sutureless method for pterygium surgery is just as effective as suturing, potentially reducing patient discomfort and surgery time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The sutureless technique might still carry risks like graft slippage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Minia University Hospital
Minya, Minia Governorate, 61511, Egypt
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