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Rayan Abou Khzam1, Marie Michele Macaron1, Arjun Sharma1

  • 1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Ophthalmology. Glaucoma
|May 19, 2026
PubMed

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Cosmetic concerns from anterior extending blebs in pediatric glaucoma patients can impact quality of life. Revision surgery may be necessary to address these aesthetic issues and improve patient well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Glaucoma Management

Background:

  • Anterior extending blebs are a common complication following glaucoma surgery in children.
  • These blebs can cause significant cosmetic concerns for pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on pediatric glaucoma patients who underwent revision surgery for anterior extending blebs.
  • To highlight the importance of cosmesis in the quality of life for pediatric glaucoma patients.

Main Methods:

  • Case series reporting on three pediatric patients.
  • Surgical revision of anterior extending blebs.

Main Results:

  • Three pediatric patients with anterior extending blebs required revision surgery.
  • Cosmetic concerns were the primary indication for revision surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Cosmesis significantly impacts the quality of life in pediatric glaucoma patients.
  • Revision surgery is a viable option for addressing cosmetic deformities caused by anterior extending blebs.
Abstract

No abstract available in PubMed .

Keywords:
Bleb-forming procedureCosmesisPediatric Glaucoma

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