Research & Literature

Effect of nepafenac eye drops on pain associated with pterygium surgery.

Ozcimen M, Sakarya Y, Goktas S, et al.

Eye & contact lens 2015; (41(3)):187-9 doi:10.1097/ICL.0000000000000107.

Incidence of steroid induced-ocular hypertension in postoperative pterygium excision.

Makornwattana M, Suphachearaphan W

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet 2015; (98 Suppl 2()):S151-7.

HMGB1 in the pathogenesis of ultraviolet-induced ocular surface inflammation.

Han SJ, Min HJ, Yoon SC, et al.

Cell death & disease 2015; (6()):e1863 doi:10.1038/cddis.2015.199.

Clinical Presentation of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Kenya.

Gichuhi S, Macharia E, Kabiru J, et al.

JAMA ophthalmology 2015; (133(11)):1305-13 doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.3335.

Short-term uvb-irradiation leads to putative limbal stem cell damage and niche cell-mediated upregulation of macrophage recruiting cytokines.

Notara M, Refaian N, Braun G, et al.

Stem cell research 2015; (15(3)):643-654 doi:10.1016/j.scr.2015.10.008.

Conjunctival autograft for pterygium.

Clearfield E, Muthappan V, Wang X, Kuo IC

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016; (2()):CD011349 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011349.pub2.

Ethnic Variations in Pterygium in a Rural Population in Southwestern China: The Yunnan Minority Eye Studies.

Zhong H, Chen Q, Li J, et al.

Ophthalmic epidemiology 2016; (23(2)):116-21 doi:10.3109/09286586.2015.1099685.

Prevalence of Pterygia in Hawaii: Examining Cumulative Surfing Hours as a Risk Factor.

Lin AD, Miles K, Brinks MV

Ophthalmic epidemiology 2016; (23(4)):264-8 doi:10.3109/09286586.2015.1119284.

Risk Factors for Recurrence After Pterygium Surgery: An Image Analysis Study.

Han SB, Jeon HS, Kim M, et al.

Cornea 2016; (35(8)):1097-103 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000000853.

Mitomycin C in pterygium treatment.

Martins TG, Costa AL, Alves MR, et al.

International journal of ophthalmology 2016; (9(3)):465-8 doi:10.18240/ijo.2016.03.25.

Amniotic membrane transplantation with narrow-strip conjunctival autograft vs conjunctival autograft for recurrent pterygia.

Barbosa JB, De Farias CC, Hirai FE, Pereira Gomes JÁ

European journal of ophthalmology 2017; (27(2)):135-140 doi:10.5301/ejo.5000773.

Role of artificial tears in reducing the recurrence of pterygium after surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Kampitak K, Leelawongtawun W, Leeamornsiri S, Suphachearaphan W

Acta ophthalmologica 2017; (95(3)):e227-e229 doi:10.1111/aos.13176.

Limbal conjunctival versus amniotic membrane in the intraoperative application of mitomycin C for recurrent pterygium: a randomized controlled trial.

Chen R, Huang G, Liu S, et al.

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2017; (255(2)):375-385 doi:10.1007/s00417-016-3509-5.

Anterior Segment Imaging in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia.

Ong SS, Vora GK, Gupta PK

Journal of ophthalmology 2016; (2016()):5435092 doi:10.1155/2016/5435092.

Fibrin glue versus sutures for conjunctival autografting in primary pterygium surgery.

Romano V, Cruciani M, Conti L, Fontana L

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016; (12()):CD011308 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011308.pub2.

Prevalence and associated factors of pterygium among adults living in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia.

Anbesse DH, Kassa T, Kefyalew B, et al.

PloS one 2017; (12(3)):e0174450 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0174450.

[Pterygium: etiology, pathogenesis, treatment].

Malozhen SA, Trufanov SV, Krakhmaleva DA

Vestnik oftalmologii 2017; (133(5)):76-83 doi:10.17116/oftalma2017133576-83.

Comparison of Pterygium Recurrence Rates Among Different Races and Ethnicities After Primary Pterygium Excision by Surgeons in Training.

Campagna G, Adams M, Wang L, et al.

Cornea 2018; (37(2)):199-204 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000001453.

Comparison of free conjunctival autograft versus amniotic membrane transplantation for pterygium surgery.

Akbari M, Soltani-Moghadam R, Elmi R, Kazemnejad E

Journal of current ophthalmology 2017; (29(4)):282-286 doi:10.1016/j.joco.2017.08.003.

Occupational Exposure to Solar Radiation at Different Latitudes and Pterygium: A Systematic Review of the Last 10 Years of Scientific Literature.

Modenese A, Gobba F

International journal of environmental research and public health 2017; (15(1)) doi:10.3390/ijerph15010037.

MicroRNA regulation of MDM2-p53 loop in pterygium.

Teng Y, Yam GH, Li N, et al.

Experimental eye research 2018; (169()):149-156 doi:10.1016/j.exer.2018.01.015.

Conjunctival Autograft Combined With Either Preoperative Mitomycin C Injection or Intraoperative Local Mitomycin C Over the Medial Rectus Muscle Tendon in Primary Pterygium Surgery.

Lotfy A, Gad AAM, Abdelrahman A, et al.

Eye & contact lens 2018; (44 Suppl 2()):S192-S195 doi:10.1097/ICL.0000000000000475.

Risk factors for pterygium recurrence after limbal-conjunctival autografting: a retrospective, single-centre investigation.

Aidenloo NS, Motarjemizadeh Q, Heidarpanah M

Japanese journal of ophthalmology 2018; (62(3)):349-356 doi:10.1007/s10384-018-0582-9.

Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Rezvan F, Khabazkhoob M, Hooshmand E, et al.

Survey of ophthalmology 2018; (63(5)):719-735 doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.03.001.

Histopathological Parameters in Pterygia and Significant Clinical Correlations.

Reda AM, Shaaban YMM, Saad El-Din SA

Journal of ophthalmic & vision research 2018; (13(2)):110-118 doi:10.4103/jovr.jovr_31_17.

Comparison of hyperdry amniotic membrane transplantation and conjunctival autografting for primary pterygium.

Pan X, Zhang D, Jia Z, et al.

BMC ophthalmology 2018; (18(1)):119 doi:10.1186/s12886-018-0784-4.

Impact of conjunctival autograft on pterygium treatment: evaluation of related symptoms and patients' satisfaction after surgery.

Wanzeler ACV, Duarte B, de Andrade VDM, Alves M

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2018; (12()):833-837 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S155631.

p53 inhibition by MDM2 in human pterygium.

Cao D, Ng TK, Yip YWY, et al.

Experimental eye research 2018; (175()):142-147 doi:10.1016/j.exer.2018.06.021.

Application of autologous serum eye drops after pterygium surgery: a prospective study.

Sul S, Korkmaz S, Alacamli G, et al.

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2018; (256(10)):1939-1943 doi:10.1007/s00417-018-4068-8.

UV light-blocking contact lenses protect against short-term UVB-induced limbal stem cell niche damage and inflammation.

Notara M, Behboudifard S, Kluth MA, et al.

Scientific reports 2018; (8(1)):12564 doi:10.1038/s41598-018-30021-8.

Healing of autologous conjunctival grafts in pterygium surgery.

Ghoz N, Elalfy M, Said D, Dua H

Acta ophthalmologica 2018; (96(8)):e979-e988 doi:10.1111/aos.13794.

Risk factors for early onset elevated intraocular pressure after pterygium surgery.

Wu K, Lee HJ, Desai MA

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2018; (12()):1539-1547 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S159592.

A novel role for CRIM1 in the corneal response to UV and pterygium development.

Maurizi E, Schiroli D, Atkinson SD, et al.

Experimental eye research 2019; (179()):75-92 doi:10.1016/j.exer.2018.10.012.

Dry-Eye Disease in Recurrent Pterygium.

Tan J, Vollmer-Conna U, Tat L, Coroneo M

Ophthalmic research 2019; (61(4)):199-203 doi:10.1159/000493544.

A comparative study of preoperative and postoperative changes in corneal astigmatism after pterygium excision by different techniques.

Garg P, Sahai A, Shamshad MA, et al.

Indian journal of ophthalmology 2019; (67(7)):1036-1039 doi:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1921_18.

Practice Patterns in the Management of Primary Pterygium: A Survey Study.

Graue-Hernandez EO, Córdoba A, Jimenez-Corona A, et al.

Cornea 2019; (38(11)):1339-1344 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002091.

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Pinguecula and Pterygium.

Zhao F, Cai S, Huang Z, et al.

Cornea 2020; (39(1)):99-103 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002114.

[Outcome of pterygium excision after various surgical techniques-is excision with simple conjunctival closure still lege artis?]

Eisenmann K, Zeman F, Helbig H, et al.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2020; (117(4)):359-365 doi:10.1007/s00347-019-00968-8.

Tear Film Instability and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Correlate with the Pterygium Size and Thickness Pre- and Postexcision in Patients with Pterygium.

Li N, Wang T, Wang R, Duan X

Journal of ophthalmology 2019; (2019()):5935239 doi:10.1155/2019/5935239.

High resolution anterior segment optical coherence tomography for differential diagnosis between corneo-conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia and pterygium.

Lozano García I, Romero Caballero MD, Sellés Navarro I

Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia 2020; (95(3)):108-113 doi:10.1016/j.oftal.2020.01.002.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pterygium Among Adults Living in Kolla Diba Town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Kassie Alemayehu T, Addis Y, Yenegeta Bizuneh Z, et al.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2020; (14()):245-255 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S239982.

Long-term changes and effect of pterygium size on corneal topographic irregularity after recurrent pterygium surgery.

Ono T, Mori Y, Nejima R, et al.

Scientific reports 2020; (10(1)):8398 doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65376-4.

Proposal and validation of a new grading system for pterygium (SLIT2).

Ting DSJ, Liu YC, Patil M, et al.

The British journal of ophthalmology 2021; (105(7)):921-924 doi:10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-315831.

Pterygium Surgery Utilizing Limbal Conjunctival Autograft and Subconjunctival Amniotic Membrane Graft in High-Risk Populations.

Shusko A, Schechter BA, Hovanesian JA

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2020; (14()):2087-2090 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S243584.

Systematic Review: Effects of Pterygium and Pingueculum on the Ocular Surface and Efficacy of Surgical Excision.

Linaburg T, Choi D, Bunya VY, et al.

Cornea 2021; (40(2)):258-267 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002575.

Comparative evaluation of clinical characteristics of biopsy-proven conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia and invasive squamous cell carcinoma using image processing software programs.

Vempuluru VS, Kapoor AG, Kaliki S, et al.

International ophthalmology 2021; (41(4)):1301-1307 doi:10.1007/s10792-020-01687-9.

[Pterygium: pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment].

Rokohl AC, Heindl LM, Cursiefen C

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2021; (118(7)):749-763 doi:10.1007/s00347-021-01366-9.

Clinical and Pathologic Presentation of Primary Ocular Surface Tumors among Zambians.

Julius P, Siyumbwa SN, Moonga P, et al.

Ocular oncology and pathology 2021; (7(2)):108-120 doi:10.1159/000511610.

Evaluation of change in pterygium induced keratometric astigmatism in patients following pterygium excision with autologous graft surgery.

Jain AK, Pandey DJ

Nepalese journal of ophthalmology : a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH 2020; (12(24)):191-200 doi:10.3126/nepjoph.v12i2.28287.

Pterygium: an update on pathophysiology, clinical features, and management.

Shahraki T, Arabi A, Feizi S

Therapeutic advances in ophthalmology 2021; (13()):25158414211020152 doi:10.1177/25158414211020152.

Effect of a Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (0.1% Pranoprofen) on VEGF and COX-2 Expression in Primary Pterygium.

Yao B, Wang F, Zhao X, et al.

Frontiers in pharmacology 2021; (12()):709251 doi:10.3389/fphar.2021.709251.

Changes in corneal curvature and visual acuity in North Indian adults after pterygium excision with modified sutureless, glueless limbal-conjunctival autograft.

Gumber A, Nishant P, Sinha S, et al.

Indian journal of ophthalmology 2021; (69(9)):2401-2405 doi:10.4103/ijo.IJO_2747_20.

Surgical Techniques and Adjuvants for the Management of Pterygium.

Patel ED, Rhee MK

Eye & contact lens 2022; (48(1)):3-13 doi:10.1097/ICL.0000000000000849.

[Alterations of the anterior segment of the eye caused by exposure to UV radiation].

Hampel U, Elflein HM, Kakkassery V, et al.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2022; (119(3)):234-239 doi:10.1007/s00347-021-01531-0.

The Role of the Stromal Extracellular Matrix in the Development of Pterygium Pathology: An Update.

Martín-López J, Pérez-Rico C, Benito-Martínez S, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2021; (10(24)) doi:10.3390/jcm10245930.

Recurrent Pterygium: A Review.

Ghiasian L, Samavat B, Hadi Y, et al.

Journal of current ophthalmology 2021; (33(4)):367-378 doi:10.4103/joco.joco_153_20.

Conjunctival Autograft versus Combined Amniotic Membrane and Mini-Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplant for Primary Pterygium Excision.

Jha A, Simba A

Journal of ophthalmic & vision research 2022; (17(1)):4-11 doi:10.18502/jovr.v17i1.10164.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Manage Postoperative Ocular Pain after Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft Transplantation with a Single Application of 2% Sodium Hyaluronate.

Chaidaroon W, Isipradit S, Upaphong P, Dejkriengkraikul C

Pain research & management 2022; (2022()):5144516 doi:10.1155/2022/5144516.

Comparison of Pterygium Recurrence with and without Using Postsurgical Topical Cyclosporin A 0.05%: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Alizadeh Y, Akbari M, Moghadam RS, et al.

Journal of current ophthalmology 2022; (34(2)):208-215 doi:10.4103/joco.joco_285_21.

Consecutive dosing of UVB irradiation induces loss of ABCB5 expression and activation of EMT and fibrosis proteins in limbal epithelial cells similar to pterygium epithelium.

Domdey M, Kluth MA, Maßlo C, et al.

Stem cell research 2022; (64()):102936 doi:10.1016/j.scr.2022.102936.

Histopathology-based diagnosis of Mooren's ulcer concealed beneath the pterygium on eye.

Zhang Y, Fang X, Lin Z, et al.

Journal of histotechnology 2022; (45(4)):195-201 doi:10.1080/01478885.2022.2137666.

Update on overview of pterygium and its surgical management.

Akbari M

Journal of population therapeutics and clinical pharmacology = Journal de la therapeutique des populations et de la pharmacologie clinique 2022; (29(4)):e30-e45 doi:10.47750/jptcp.2022.968.

Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Two Commercial Artificial Tears Between 0.18% and 0.3% Sodium Hyaluronate for Corneal Epithelial Healing in Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft Transplantation: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Chaidaroon W, Pantarote S, Upaphong P, Choovuthayakorn J

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2022; (16()):3935-3944 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S388276.

Anterior segment optical coherence tomography in ocular surface tumours and simulating lesions.

Gündüz AK, Mirzayev I, Okcu Heper A, et al.

Eye (London, England) 2023; (37(5)):925-937 doi:10.1038/s41433-022-02339-1.

Incidence of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in pterygium specimens.

Yang Y, Bachour K, Tong M, et al.

Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie 2024; (59(2)):79-82 doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.12.004.

How Can We Diagnose Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia With Optical Coherence Tomography?

Başkan C, Kılıcarslan A

Cureus 2023; (15(3)):e36320 doi:10.7759/cureus.36320.

Effect of pterygium on corneal astigmatism, irregularity and higher-order aberrations: a comparative study with normal fellow eyes.

Yoon CH, Seol BR, Choi HJ

Scientific reports 2023; (13(1)):7328 doi:10.1038/s41598-023-34466-4.

Applications of Mitomycin C in Cornea and External Disease.

Crespo MA, Rapuano CJ, Syed ZA

Turkish journal of ophthalmology 2023; (53(3)):175-182 doi:10.4274/tjo.galenos.2023.97932.

Pterygium combined with corneal perforation: a case report.

Yang T, Chan SY, Liu J, et al.

BMC ophthalmology 2023; (23(1)):363 doi:10.1186/s12886-023-03084-z.

The unique properties of tear film breakup process in patients with nasal unilateral pterygium.

Chang J, Lin X, Kang Z, et al.

Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry 2024; (101(1)):62-70 doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000002084.

Risk Factors for Recurrence in the Treatment of Recurrent Pterygium.

Kusano Y, Den S, Yamaguchi T, et al.

Cornea 2024; (43(6)):740-745 doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000003422.

The effect of pterygium on front and back corneal astigmatism and aberrations in natural-light and low-light conditions.

Xu W, Li X

BMC ophthalmology 2024; (24(1)):7 doi:10.1186/s12886-023-03270-z.

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the complex cellular niche of pterygium.

Zhang X, Han P, Qiu J, et al.

The ocular surface 2024; (32()):91-103 doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2024.01.013.

Comparing Intracanalicular and Topical Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Pterygium Surgery.

Rhee MK, Zakher M, Najac M, et al.

Eye & contact lens 2024; (50(4)):183-188 doi:10.1097/ICL.0000000000001075.

Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia with Coexistent Pterygia: A Study of 14 Cases and Review of Literature.

S Vempuluru V, Heroor A, Chheda PP, et al.

Seminars in ophthalmology 2025; (40(7)):659-667 doi:10.1080/08820538.2024.2346748.

Unravelling the molecular tapestry of pterygium: insights into genes for diagnostic and therapeutic innovations.

Gupta M, Arya S, Agrawal P, et al.

Eye (London, England) 2024; (38(15)):2880-2887 doi:10.1038/s41433-024-03186-y.

Can high-resolution optical coherence tomography provide an optical biopsy for ocular surface lesions?

Herskowitz WR, De Arrigunaga S, Greenfield JA, et al.

Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie 2025; (60(2)):e185-e196 doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.07.001.

The Role of 20% Ethanol in Enhancing Pterygium Surgery Outcomes: A Clinical Study.

Mudhol RR, K S

Cureus 2024; (16(7)):e65830 doi:10.7759/cureus.65830.

Successful management of large conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma with excisional biopsy, topical interferon, and amniotic membrane grafting: A case report.

Fathian A, Fazlinejad N, Attar A

International journal of surgery case reports 2025; (127()):110820 doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.110820.

Treatment of Pterygium on the Refractive Errors: A Systematic Review.

Rad NR

Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO 2025; (39(3)):269-287 doi:10.3341/kjo.2025.0003.

Ocular surface squamous neoplasia: Growth, diagnosis, and treatment.

Lan X, Xie Z, Fang X, et al.

European journal of ophthalmology 2025; (35(5)):1921-1931 doi:10.1177/11206721251337166.

Recurrence-free time after pterygium surgery with sutureless conjunctival-limbal vs. conjunctival graft: is there still a role for conjunctival graft alone?

Lucentini S, Acuti Martellucci C, Rossi L, et al.

International ophthalmology 2025; (45(1)):385 doi:10.1007/s10792-025-03770-5.

Incidental ocular surface squamous neoplasia in pterygia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mihalache A, Huang RS, Balas M, et al.

The British journal of ophthalmology 2026; (110(5)):492-498 doi:10.1136/bjo-2025-328299.

Association between Fibrovascular Translucency of Pterygium and Corneal Curvature and Aberrations after Adjustment for Horizontal Invasion Length.

Ha DH, Lee SH, Kim KW

Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO 2026; (40(1)):45-52 doi:10.3341/kjo.2025.0152.

Assessment of the corneal high-order aberration changes after pterygium surgery.

Sapkota A, Chaudhary M, Sitaula S, Gautam P

Therapeutic advances in ophthalmology 2025; (17()):25158414251379155 doi:10.1177/25158414251379155.

Evaluation of Refractive Status Changes Following Pterygium Surgery With the Bare Sclera Technique Versus Conjunctival Autografting in a Tertiary Eye Care Centre in Kolkata: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Bhattacharyay I, Das S, Santra S, Bhoumik S

Cureus 2025; (17(11)):e96797 doi:10.7759/cureus.96797.

Fibrin Glue Versus Sutures for Securing Conjunctival Autograft in Primary Pterygium Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Tsai JHJ, Tan EJ, Au Eong JTW, et al.

American journal of ophthalmology 2026; (283()):313-323 doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2025.12.004.

Conjunctival Autograft Fixation in Primary Pterygium Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.

Terres MT, Hira S, de Avila MF, et al.

American journal of ophthalmology 2026; (285()):240-253 doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2026.02.005.

Malignant melanocytic lesions in clinically suspected pterygium.

Hajdu RI, Kammrath Betancor P, Touirssa O, et al.

The British journal of ophthalmology 2026; (110(9)):997-1001 doi:10.1136/bjo-2025-329171.

Characteristics and risk factors of recurrent pterygium underwent excision combined with limbal conjunctival autograft in southern rural China.

Zhu X, Fan M, Luo J, et al.

Frontiers in medicine 2026; (13()):1799127 doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1799127.

Changes in endothelial morphology and ocular aberrations in pterygium.

Subasi S, Celikoglu D, Pirhan D, Yuksel N

International journal of ophthalmology 2026; (19(5)):883-890 doi:10.18240/ijo.2026.05.06.

Case Report: Antiviral treatment after pterygium surgery based on corneal confocal microscopy.

Jin F, Li W, Wu T, Wang B

Frontiers in medicine 2026; (13()):1817461 doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1817461.

Improvement in quality of life and ocular surface symptoms after pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft and fibrin glue: a prospective study.

Alarcón García AD, Burgos-Blasco B, Robles Amor P, et al.

Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia 2026; (101(7)):502598 doi:10.1016/j.oftale.2026.502598.

The influence of pterygium size on corneal refractive properties and higher-order aberrations.

Shen J, Chen Y, Chen Y, et al.

BMC ophthalmology 2026; (26(1)).

What is truly evidence-based in pterygium? An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Kaplan Moscovici B, Rodrigues PF, Correa Dantas PE, Felberg S

The ocular surface 2026; (41()):203-214 doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2026.06.004.

Proteomic and Clinical Characterization of Active vs. Quiescent Pterygium With Elevated Thrombospondin-1.

Han J, Gong Q, Li K, et al.

Translational vision science & technology 2026; (15(6)):30 doi:10.1167/tvst.15.6.30.

Global, regional, and national prevalence of pterygium in 2023: a systematic review and modelling analysis.

Shan S, Wu J, Liu X, et al.

Journal of global health 2026; (16()):04271 doi:10.7189/jogh.16.04271.

Reconsidering pterygium in the context of focal limbal stem cell dysfunction.

Gurdal M, Tutas Gunaydin N, Barut Selver O

Clinical & experimental optometry 2026; 1-5 doi:10.1080/08164622.2026.2708026.