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An Individualized Surgical Approach for the Management of Recurrent Pterygium: A Case Report
Ekaterina Sokolenko1, Migle Lindziute1, Aleksandr Martynov2
1Hannover Medical School, University Eye Hospital, Hannover, Germany.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Managing severe recurrent pterygium requires a tailored, multidisciplinary approach. This case shows a successful reconstructive surgery after multiple failures, restoring ocular function and improving visual acuity.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Recurrent pterygium poses significant management challenges, especially after multiple failed surgical interventions.
- Persistent fibrosis, symblepharon, and functional limitations often result from advanced cases.

