AIM: To observe the curative effects of amnion transplantation to treat recurrent pterygium.

METHODS: Excision of recurrent pterygium and amnion transplantation to 56 cases(68 eyes)were adopted. The response of the graft and the recurrent pterygium after surgery were observed.

RESULTS: The epithelium corneas in 68 eyes in 56 patients were smooth and the healing time were 4.61±1.23d in 17(5.17±1.22)mo. Amniotic membrane transplantation were successful and there were no graft rejection, scleral ulcer, fornixes and limited eye movement.

CONCLUSION: Amninon transplantation can block angiogenesis, quickly promote epithelial healing wounds, there is no recurrence and eye infections after surgery. It is a safe and effective surgical method.