Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Comparison Of Keratometric Readings Pre and Post Pterygium Excision With Conjunctival Autograft Transplantation
Lead Sponsor:
Mughal Eye Trust Hospital
Conditions:
Pterygium
Corneal Astigmatism
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Pterygium, often called "surfer's eye," is a common eye condition in which a raised, fleshy growth of tissue extends from the white part of the eye onto the clear cornea. This growth can cause redness...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults of either sex aged \>30 to 70 years.
- Phakic eyes.
- Primary pterygium, Grade II or Grade III (as per protocol grading).
- Presence of corneal astigmatism on pre-operative assessment.
- Scheduled for pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft transplantation at the study site.
- Able to provide written informed consent and to attend the 1-month postoperative assessment.
Exclusion
- Pseudophakic or aphakic eyes.
- Recurrent pterygium.
- Prior keratoplasty or trabeculectomy in the study eye.
- Keratoconus or other corneal pathologies that can independently induce astigmatism.
- Lenticular astigmatism or significant lens pathology affecting refraction.
- Eyes planned for simple pterygium excision without conjunctival autograft.
- Any ocular condition or systemic illness judged likely to interfere with keratometric or refractive measurements, follow-up, or surgical safety.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 30 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 28 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07198126
Start Date
August 30 2025
End Date
February 28 2026
Last Update
September 30 2025
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Mughal Eye Hospital Trust
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000