Características clínicas y epidemiológicas de Pterigión en pacientes adultos atendidos en la consulta externa de la dirección Hospitalaria Guayaquil n.º 2 de la Policía Nacional en el periodo 2023-2024.

Abstract

This study focused on identifying the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of pterygium in adult patients treated at Hospital Directorate No. 2 of the National Police in Guayaquil during the 2023–2024 period. It was an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional, and analytical study involving 148 patients. Males were the most affected group, accounting for 70.3% of cases. The most significant risk factor identified was exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The most represented age group was between 30 and 40 years. The most reported symptom was a burning sensation. The rapid growth of pterygium significantly impairs visual acuity. Therefore, early diagnosis is essential to implement protective measures that prevent lesion progression and to ensure timely treatment to alleviate recurrent symptoms.