AIM:To evaluate excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) treatment of pterygium.·METHODS:Thirteen eyes of pterygium from 12 cases underwent excimer laser cutting combined with pterygium excision.Wound healing and relapse rate were observed during the postoperative follow-up of 6 months.·RESULTS:There was no recurrence in the 12 cases of pterygium.·CONCLUSION:Excimer laser PTK for the treatment of pterygium is an effective surgical method.·