Conjunctival Nevus Excision Biopsy

EXCISION BIOPSY (PER EYE, PER SITE – temporal or nasal bulbar conjunctiva only)
– ONE (1) session, average of thirty (60) minutes
– topical and local anesthesia
– combination steroid antibiotic drops for one month
– outpatient, day surgery
– Philhealth required
– cosmetic procedures are usually not covered by HMOs
– may experience variable downtime due to foreign body sensation and tearing
– SPECIAL ITEMS (made available upon request, with additional cost) – Tisseel fibrin glue, Amniotek amniotic membrane

Follow-up visits at one week and one month after the excision biopsy

Histopathologic analysis, usually available at one week, will determine prognosis and longitudinal care.

POST-OP CARE
– No swimming for one month after the excision biopsy.
– Removal of sutures, if used, is completed in one month.
– Adhere to lifetime dry eye management.
– The use of daily preservative-free ophthalmic lubricants is advised.
– Polarized anti-UV sunglasses are required outdoors.
– Swimming goggles are required for pool or beach water activities.