Topical dobesilate eye drops for ophthalmic primary pterygium

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Mar 8:2012:bcr1220115449. doi: 10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5449.

Abstract

Selective inhibition of fibroblast growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor signalling pathways is effective in causing regression of pterygia. Prompt regression of fibrovascular mass and conjunctival angiogenesis was documented 2 weeks after topical administration of dobesilate eye drops twice daily. At 3-month follow-up, no recurrence was seen and no ocular irritation and burning were noted. The authors believe that this is the first known successful use of topical dobesilate in primary pterygium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Dobesilate / therapeutic use*
  • Hemostatics / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / therapeutic use*
  • Pterygium / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Calcium Dobesilate