Pterygium Head Body MMC1: Two Different Surgical Procedures and Their Effect on Endothelial Cell Count.

The Comparison of Endothelial Cell Count in Pterygium Surgery Relating to the Timing of MMC Application.

To evaluate changes in endothelial cell count after pterygium surgery with mitomycin C (MMC) 0.02%

To evaluate the change in endothelial cell count in patients after pterygium surgery with mitomycin C (MMC) 0.02% for 2 minutes in 2 groups.

• The control group: application of MMC after excision of the body of the pterygium without the head
• The study group: application of MMC after excision of the body and the head of the pterygium

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males/females >18 Years old
• Pterygium with indication to operate
• Subjects that are able to sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Recurrent Pterygium/suspected tumor lesion
• Patients with endothelial cell diseases
• Patients after anterior segment surgery
• Patients with low compliance
• Patients without judgment ability
• Pregnancy
• Patients participated in another survey