New Pterygium Treatment Options for 20/25: RED Eyes to Sparkling White
Beyond RED Eyes: How Dr. Arun C. Gulani Perfects Pterygium & Pinguecula Surgery
SPARKLE™ Technique by Gulani Vision Institute – Cosmetic Excellence Meets Vision Restoration
✨ Dr. Gulani: Pioneering SPARKLE™ Beauty & Function
With over 30 years of global leadership, Dr. Arun Gulani is recognized for:
- Perfecting the No-Stitch Amniotic “SPARKLE™ Technique with <1% recurrence
- Performing no‑stitch surgery, enabling red-free eyes within 24 hours, often visible by mirror first post-op day 📸
- Using human placental amniotic grafts, and precision micro-lamellar least invasive surgical techniques to decrease incidence of recurrence while preserving vision (
- Combining pterygium removal with LaZrPlastique® or LenzOplastique® to address associated nearsightedness, farsightedness, Astigmatism, or reading glasses and Cataract as needed
- Authoring the global-standard textbook, The ART of Pterygium Surgery, and training surgeons internationally
As an award-winning inventor and Master surgeon, he not only treats primary pterygium and pingueculas but as a teacher to eye surgeons worldwide, he also fixes complex and recurrent pterygia along with pterygium surgical complications for patients from around the globe, customizing each surgery for cosmetic and optical excellence.
Whether patients are searching for how to “fix pterygium without recurrence,” looking for the “best pterygium surgeon in the World,” “New Pterygium treatment options”, or exploring “no-stitch pterygium surgery,” Dr. Gulani’s advanced approach stands out. His proprietary SPARKLE™ technique not only addresses cosmetic concerns but also corrects vision—making it ideal for those seeking “pterygium and pinguecula surgery with vision correction.” Even patients suffering from failed procedures find renewed hope through Dr. Gulani’s expertise in “recurrent pterygium fix after failed surgery.”
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🔬 Gulani SPARKLE™ vs Traditional Pterygium Surgery
| Feature | Standard Autograft / Sutures | Dr. Gulani’s SPARKLE™ Technique |
| Stitch Use | ✅ Sutures or glue; visible irritation | ❌ No-stitch; no injection discomfort |
| Graft Material | Conjunctiva/grafts | Amniotic membrane with Tisseel glue; therapeutic and aesthetic |
| Redness Resolution | Days to weeks | Sparkling white often by Day 1 |
| Recurrence Rate | Up to 40% | Less than 1% post comprehensive SPARKLE™ |
| Combined Vision Correction | Rare | Frequently integrated with KLEAR™ system: cataract, LASIK, laser or lens–based correction
👁️ Beyond Cosmetic: Vision Meets Refractive Freedom
Patients with refractive errors (Glasses or contact lenses prescription) myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia—often receive a combined approach:
- SPARKLE™ Pterygium correction
- Dry eyes correction with SPARKLE™ treatment combined with Dr. Gulani’s m.o.i.s.t® therapy
- LaZrPlastique® to vision without glasses or contact lenses
- Lens-based LenzOplastique® for cataracts or ICL, delivering sparkling eyes combined with clear vision—often eliminating glasses altogether
💬 Proof in Worldwide Patient Testimonials
- “Being a Plastic surgeon myself, I traveled from Germany to seek Dr. Gulani’s expertise and I am so happy with my Pterygium surgery results and also LaZrPlastique® for my Astigmatism”. GVI pt Dr. EN, Germany
- “I am amazed at my Pinguecula surgery outcomes with Dr. Gulani and will travel back from California for my second eye” – GVI pt Jessica, California.
- “Still Sparkling White years after Dr. Gulani’s correction of my pterygium in Oklahoma” -GVI pt Jeannie, Oklahoma.
- “22 years later—and still sparkling from Day 1 post‑surgery” – GVI pt Ingrid, Idaho.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can pterygium be removed without stitches or discomfort?
Yes. The Gulani SPARKLE™ technique is a suture-free, elegant procedure that restores ocular appearance with comfort and speed.
Does surgery prevent recurrence?
When performed using SPARKLE™—including root-based excision plus amniotic reconstruction the recurrence rate has been <1%, compared to ~40% in conventional methods
Can Dry eye be improved by SPARKLE™ technique?
Yes, since amniotic graft and surgical method helps ocular surface stabilization, along with Dr.Gulani’s proprietary m.o.i.s.t(T) therapy, Dry eye can certainly be helped.
Can vision be improved at the same time?
Absolutely. Many patients undergo LaZrPlastique® or LenzOplastique® to rejuvenate both appearance and lens prescription, offering visual freedom.
Is this suitable after failed surgery?
Yes — Dr. Gulani specializes in correcting recurrent or scarred pterygia, patients flying in globally to fix complex cases
✅ Start Your Journey to Sparkling, Clear Eyes
Stop hiding irritation or settling for recurrence. Embrace the SPARKLE™ standard: Red eyes to sparkling clarity, cosmetic elegance combined with refractive freedom.
📍 Gulani Vision Institute – Jacksonville, Florida
🌐 www.GulaniVision.com/pterygium-pinguecula
📞 Call or request your personal consultation.
Gulani Pterygium Surgery Publications over 30 Years:
Gulani AC. The ART of Pterygium Surgery. Textbook of Eye Surgery. 1st ed. Thieme Medical Publishers. Stuttgart, Germany.
Gulani AC, Gulani AA. Cosmetic Pterygium Surgery: Techniques and Long-Term Outcomes. Clin Ophthalmology. 2020; 14:1681-1687
Gulani AC, Gulani AA, Stonecipher K. Pterygium removal. Textbook of Eye Surgery. Wolters Kluwer. 2023; 31. 543-558.
Gulani AC. Raising the bar for Premium Pterygium surgery. Ophthalmology Times. 2021; 46.
Gulani AC. Gulani Iceberg Technique. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe.2014;9(3):48-49.
Gulani, AC. A Cornea-Friendly Pterygium Procedure. Review of Ophthalmology, 52-56; June 2012
Gulani, AC. Pterygium and Pinguecula Surgery: Next Day Cosmetic Outcomes (The Future of Ocular Surface Surgery): In Textbook – Surgical and Medical Management of Pterygium. JP Publishers 2009; 25:130-142
Gulani AC. “No-Stitch Pterygium Surgery: Next Day Cosmetic Outcomes” Video Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009
Gulani, AC. Sutureless Amniotic Surgery for Pterygium: Cosmetic Outcomes for Ocular Surface Surgery. Techniques in Ophthalmology. 6(2):41-44, 2008.
Gulani A. Sutureless Amniotic Graft Surgery for Pterygium: Next day cosmetic outcomes. Video Journal of Ophthalmology. Article VII, 2008.
Gulani AC. Surgical method sets higher standard for managing pterygium. Ocular Surgery News. Consultation Section, Aug. 2008
Gulani AC. “Corneoplastique: Art of Laser Vision Surgery”- Corneal Refractive Surgery in Video Atlas of Ophthalmic Surgery. XXXVIII. (2) 2008
Gulani AC. Combined corneal scar excision, PRK surgery seeks unaided emmetropia. Ocular Surgery News. Cornea & External disease section, June. 2008.
Gulani AC. Principles of Surgical Treatment of Irregular Astigmatism in Unstable Corneas. Textbook of Irregular Astigmatism. Diagnosis and Treatment. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated; 2007:251-261
Gulani, AC. Excimer Laser PRK and Corneal Scars: Refractive Surgery to the Rescue. Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Corneal Surgery. JP Publishers 2009; 15:93-96
Gulani AC. Corneoplastique. Techniques in Ophthalmology 5(1):11-20, 2007
Gulani AC. “Corneoplastique” Video Journal of Ophthalmology. III. 2007
Gulani AC. “A New Concept for Refractive Surgery”. Ophthalmology Management 2006; 10 (4). 57-63
Gulani AC. “Corneoplastique” Video Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Vol XXII. Issue 3, 2006.
Gulani AC. Amniotic membrane lowers chance of pterygium recurrence- Ophthalmology Times. Sept 15th. 2003
Gulani AC. Simultaneous pterygium and cataract surgery. J Postgrad Med 1995; 41:8-11.
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