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¹Cinica I Oftalmologie, Spitalul "SF. Spiridon", Iaşi.

Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)

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Summary

This case report details a rare instance of endophthalmitis following non-penetrating deep sclerectomy for advanced open-angle glaucoma. Despite initial success, the patient experienced vision loss due to severe retinal necrosis.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical complications

Background:

Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy with Mitomycin C is a surgical option for advanced open-angle glaucoma.
Management of glaucoma in a patient's only functional eye presents unique challenges.

Observation:

A patient underwent successful non-penetrating deep sclerectomy, preserving visual acuity and reducing intraocular pressure.
Two months post-surgery, the patient developed symptoms of bleb-related endophthalmitis.

Findings:

Treatment for endophthalmitis, including pars plana vitrectomy, was unsuccessful in preventing severe retinal necrosis.
This resulted in significant loss of visual acuity.

Implications:

This is the first reported case of endophthalmitis occurring after non-penetrating deep sclerectomy.
Highlights a potential severe, sight-threatening complication of this glaucoma surgical procedure.