Strontium Beta-Irradiation: Can it Prove Strong Enough in Curbing the Ophthalmic Hydra Called Pterygium

Abstract

No other ophthalmic disorder, or may be any medical disorder, has elicited so much interest as pterygium. Even though eons have passed since it was first discovered, its propensity for regrowth like tentacles of hydra, continue to perplex the ophthalmic community. Its propensity for recurrences has attracted all and the sundry and newer modalities are being propounded to prevent recurrences. This article reviews the role of radiation therapy for recurrence prevention in pterygium management.