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February 21, 20260 citations

Bleb-related Infection following Trabeculectomy.

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MTMadhu ThapaPGPragati GautamSPSareena Pachai

Key Points

  • Investigate the occurrence and management of bleb-related infections after trabeculectomy.
  • Clinical examination of visual acuity and ocular condition.
  • Diagnosis of bleb-related endophthalmitis.
  • Treatment with intra-vitreal and topical antibiotics.
  • Best corrected visual acuity recorded at 5/60.
  • Diagnosis confirmed as bleb-related endophthalmitis with specific ocular findings.
  • Improvement noted after timely antibiotic treatment.

Abstract

On examination, best corrected visual acuity was 5/60, thin walled avascular bleb with congested conjunctiva, minimal hypopyon, pupil had fibrinous exudate and vitreous reaction. He was diagnosed as bleb-related endophthalmitis. He improved after intra-vitreal and topical antibiotics Conclusion: Bleb-related infections can be controlled if diagnosed and treated on time.

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Thapa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cdf873532290d021c2bhttps://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v17i1.69157
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