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The Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS): 5. Encapsulated bleb after initial trabeculectomy

A L Schwartz1, P C Van Veldhuisen, D E Gaasterland

  • 1Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, USA.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 5, 1999
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Male gender is a risk factor for bleb encapsulation after glaucoma surgery. Previous argon laser trabeculoplasty did not significantly increase encapsulation rates, though intraocular pressure was higher initially in encapsulated blebs.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Trabeculectomy is a common glaucoma surgery.
  • Encapsulated blebs can complicate trabeculectomy outcomes.
  • Previous argon laser trabeculoplasty is a potential risk factor for bleb encapsulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare encapsulated bleb incidence after trabeculectomy in eyes with and without prior argon laser trabeculoplasty.
  • To identify other risk factors for encapsulated bleb development.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS).
  • Comparison of trabeculectomy outcomes in eyes with (119) and without (379) previous argon laser trabeculoplasty.
  • Collection of bleb encapsulation data at diagnosis, 3, and 6 months post-surgery.

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Main Results:

  • Male gender and high school education were significant risk factors for bleb encapsulation.
  • Encapsulation rates were 18.5% with prior argon laser trabeculoplasty vs. 14.5% without (not statistically significant).
  • Postoperative intraocular pressure was higher in eyes with encapsulated blebs at 4 weeks but converged after 1 year with medical management.

Conclusions:

  • Male gender is a confirmed risk factor for bleb encapsulation.
  • The role of prior argon laser trabeculoplasty in bleb encapsulation remains debated, with this study showing no significant increase.
  • Encapsulated blebs are associated with initially higher intraocular pressure post-trabeculectomy.