Pterygium Removal Surgery Cost in Saudi Arabia

It is crucial to take medications such as mitomycin C and 5-fluorouracil at the time of surgery to prevent the pterygium from growing back. The cost of medicines is included in the package when the patient is at the hospital. Once the patient is discharged, the medicines consumed are an additional cost.

It is an outpatient surgery and takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. In case of any complications, you may have to stay overnight in the hospital so that your eyes don’t get infected. It's normal to experience discomfort and redness, best to follow up with your doctor in case you experience vision difficulties or pterygium regrowth.

Full recovery after ovarian pterygium removal surgery takes about 3 - 6 months. To aid with healing, your doctor will prescribe oral pain medications and eye drops to avoid infection and redness. The cost of the medicine and follow-up appointments is not included in the package.

Pterygium removal surgery is usually covered under medical insurance. However, it may be regarded as a cosmetic surgery when the growth is smaller, and not covered under insurance. Please check with your insurance provider to know the best option.

Undersized pterygium growths can be treated with synthetic tears to lubricate the eyes or even mild steroid eye drops that offset swelling and redness. Prescription steroid eye drops can also help ease itching, redness, and pain.