Retina and glaucoma: surgical complications

• Main Authors: Niroj Kumar Sahoo, Pasyanthi Balijepalli, Sumit Randhir Singh, Mahima Jhingan, Sirisha Senthil, Jay Chhablani
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2018-09-01
• Series: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
• Subjects: Retinal complications; Glaucoma; Filtration surgery; Glaucoma after retinal surgeries
• Online Access: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40942-018-0135-x

Abstract Background The close structural and microcirculatory co-relation between anterior and posterior segments of eye make them very vulnerable to complications when one of them is affected surgically. With the advent of anti-fibrotic agents in the management of glaucoma, the rates of vitreoretinal complications have become more frequent. Main body Common retinal complications after glaucoma surgeries include choroidal detachment; ocular decompression retinopathy; haemorrhagic choroidal detachment; hypotony maculopathy; malignant glaucoma; vitreous haemorrhage; bleb endophthalmitis; retinal detachment. Similarly, intraocular pressure rise is often noted after scleral buckle; pars plana vitrectomy; intravitreal gas injection; silicone oil injection; intravitreal steroid injection. Conclusion The article provides some insight into some of the complications after glaucoma and retina surgeries, including the pathogenetic mechanisms behind each complication and available management options.