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[Practical measures. Contact lenses after glaucoma surgery].

F Malet1

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie du Pr J Colin, Hôpital Pellegrin, Place Amélie Raba Léon 33076 Bordeaux Cedex. florence.malet@chu-bordeaux.fr

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|October 31, 2006
PubMed
Summary

New soft therapeutic contact lenses show promise after glaucoma surgery for managing intraocular pressure and leakage. Their use is temporary, emphasizing careful risk-benefit evaluation for optimal patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Context:

  • Glaucoma surgery often requires management of intraocular pressure and potential postoperative complications like leakage.
  • Therapeutic contact lenses offer a potential solution for managing these immediate postoperative challenges.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of new soft therapeutic contact lenses following glaucoma surgery.
  • To determine the appropriate indications and duration for using soft contact lenses post-glaucoma surgery.

Summary:

  • New soft therapeutic contact lenses demonstrated good tolerance and efficacy, with a reported 60% pressure increase in a small patient series using the Trabeculens lens.
  • These lenses are indicated for moderate immediate postoperative leakage and should be used temporarily until intraocular pressure normalizes.

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  • While soft lenses can be used, gas-permeable, small-diameter hard contact lenses are generally favored due to stability and reduced interference with the conjunctiva and filtration zone.

    • Impact:

    • Suggests a viable, albeit temporary, option for managing specific postoperative conditions after glaucoma surgery.
    • Highlights the importance of a thorough risk-benefit assessment and patient compliance when considering contact lens wear post-intervention.
    • Recommends prioritizing specific types of rigid contact lenses for long-term wear while acknowledging a role for soft lenses in short-term management.