Dextenza in Pterygium Surgery

Summary

DEXTENZA for the treatment of post-surgical pain and inflammation compared to standard of care topical prednisolone acetate 1% in patients who undergo pterygium surgery (excision of pterygium with conjunctival autograft)

Timeline

Start

2020-10-01

Primary completion

2021-08-05

Completion

2021-08-05

Publications

• Rhee MK, Zakher M, Najac M, Arias H, Jo J, Gorham R, Moadel K. Comparing Intracanalicular and Topical Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Pterygium Surgery. Eye Contact Lens. 2024 Apr 1;50(4):183-188. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000001075. Epub 2024 Feb 1.

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