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  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Fornix-based trabeculectomy is a common glaucoma surgery.
  • Bleb formation is crucial for the success of trabeculectomy.
  • Previous ocular surgeries can influence the outcomes of subsequent procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of radial conjunctival incisions on bleb formation during fornix-based trabeculectomy.
  • To evaluate the effect of conjunctival scarring from prior surgeries on bleb characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of digital slit lamp images of filtering blebs post-trabeculectomy with mitomycin C.
  • Comparison of bleb area and height with and without radial conjunctival incisions.
  • Evaluation of bleb parameters in eyes with and without prior ocular surgeries.

Main Results:

  • Radial conjunctival incisions significantly reduced bleb area (Ano vs. Ain) and height (Hno vs. Hin).
  • This reduction was observed in eyes without prior surgery and those with cataract surgery.
  • Eyes with prior trabeculectomy showed smaller total bleb area, Ano, and Hc compared to those without prior surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Radial conjunctival incisions effectively restrict bleb formation during fornix-based trabeculectomy.
  • Conjunctival scarring from previous trabeculectomy also plays a significant role in limiting bleb formation.