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*Blebitis may be caused by [[bacterial]] infection, predominantly ''[[ | *Blebitis may be caused by [[bacterial]] infection, predominantly ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' and strains of ''[[Streptococcus]]''.<ref name="pmid24020653">{{cite journal |vauthors=Wallin Ö, Al-ahramy AM, Lundström M, Montan P |title=Endophthalmitis and severe blebitis following trabeculectomy. Epidemiology and risk factors; a single-centre retrospective study |journal=Acta Ophthalmol |volume=92 |issue=5 |pages=426–31 |year=2014 |pmid=24020653 |doi=10.1111/aos.12257 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*The occular [[bleb]]'s predisposition to infection occurs due to exposure and vulnerability following a [[trabeculectomy]] to treat [[glaucoma]].<ref name="pmid12084758">{{cite journal |vauthors=Matsuo H, Tomita G, Araie M, Suzuki Y, Kaji Y, Obata H, Tanaka S |title=Histopathological findings in filtering blebs with recurrent blebitis |journal=Br J Ophthalmol |volume=86 |issue=7 |pages=827 |year=2002 |pmid=12084758 |pmc=1771211 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *The occular [[bleb]]'s predisposition to infection occurs due to exposure and vulnerability following a [[trabeculectomy]] to treat [[glaucoma]].<ref name="pmid12084758">{{cite journal |vauthors=Matsuo H, Tomita G, Araie M, Suzuki Y, Kaji Y, Obata H, Tanaka S |title=Histopathological findings in filtering blebs with recurrent blebitis |journal=Br J Ophthalmol |volume=86 |issue=7 |pages=827 |year=2002 |pmid=12084758 |pmc=1771211 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
**Blebitis is a rare complication of [[trabeculectomy]]. | **Blebitis is a rare complication of [[trabeculectomy]]. | ||
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
- Blebitis may be caused by bacterial infection, predominantly Staphylococcus aureus and strains of Streptococcus.[1]
- The occular bleb's predisposition to infection occurs due to exposure and vulnerability following a trabeculectomy to treat glaucoma.[2]
- Blebitis is a rare complication of trabeculectomy.
Differentiating Blebitis from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
Symptoms
- Symptoms of blebitis may include the following:[3]
- Ocular pain of the filtering bleb
- Vision loss
- Intraocular pressure
- Fluid discharge[2]
Physical Examination
- Physical examination may be remarkable for:
- Hyperaemia in the affected eye
- Erythema of the affected eye due to presence of hypopyon[3]
- Thinning of the bleb epithelium
- Whitening of the bleb[4]
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
- The mainstay of therapy for blebitis is
Surgery
Prevention
References
- ↑ Wallin Ö, Al-ahramy AM, Lundström M, Montan P (2014). "Endophthalmitis and severe blebitis following trabeculectomy. Epidemiology and risk factors; a single-centre retrospective study". Acta Ophthalmol. 92 (5): 426–31. doi:10.1111/aos.12257. PMID 24020653.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Matsuo H, Tomita G, Araie M, Suzuki Y, Kaji Y, Obata H, Tanaka S (2002). "Histopathological findings in filtering blebs with recurrent blebitis". Br J Ophthalmol. 86 (7): 827. PMC 1771211. PMID 12084758.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Brown, Reay H. (1994). "Treatment of Bleb Infection After Glaucoma Surgery". Archives of Ophthalmology. 112 (1): 57. doi:10.1001/archopht.1994.01090130067019. ISSN 0003-9950.
- ↑ Brown RH, Yang LH, Walker SD, Lynch MG, Martinez LA, Wilson LA (1994). "Treatment of bleb infection after glaucoma surgery". Arch. Ophthalmol. 112 (1): 57–61. PMID 8285894.