Pterygium is a degenerative tissue of the conjunctiva that can extend to the cornea and can cause vision loss with astigmatism. Different surgical techniques exist to treat this condition. Amniotic membrane graft is an emerging option. We report this new technique in the case of a 44-year-old male who presented a temporal pterygium. We excised it and grafted an amniotic membrane on the site. During follow-up, we found no complications and no sign of recurrences. The amniotic membrane is the inner layer of the placenta facing the fetus. It has been described to have many benefits. It is more and more used in the medical field and ophthalmology. It has multiple indications for ocular diseases and one of the themes is for pterygium excisions. The surgical procedure is easy and can be reproduced.
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