advertisement
Large avascular blebs need to be repaired especially if they are associated with leaks or have had episodes of bleb-related infections. We describe a new technique of using an amniotic membrane graft, that is inserted into the bleb through a small incision, helping to reduce the size of the avascularity, providing support to the bleb, and preventing extraneous infections.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Full article12.8.1 Without tube implant (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)