Dr.NIRUPAMA ROUT, R21629
AIM
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical tacrolimus ointment 0.03% in pterygium surgery .
METHOD
Prospective study of 30 patients done over 8months(oct17-may 18) with 0.03% tacrolimus ointment topically applied 2 to 3 times per day.
RESULTS
Changes in subjective symptoms and objective signs after starting tacrolimus was evaluated and development of possible complications was noted after follow up for a mean duration of(5.3+/-3.2)months. Symptoms like itching ,redness,foreign body sensation were improved after treatment. Itching was dramatically relieved. No ocular complications related to tacrolimus was noted.
CONCLUSION
Topical Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment seemed to be effective as well as safe in patients with pterygium without recurrence.
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