Worried- pressure at 5 at trabeculectomy follow up today

[Iona57]

Has anyone had to deal with low pressure after trabeculecyomy? I had the fourth of my weekly post- trabeculectomy follow ups today. The pressure was 5. Before the operation the pressure was consistently around 15. Week one after surgery it was 15, week two, 17 ( then stitch removed) Week 3 was 20. Stitch was adjusted and 11 at end of appointment. The consultant has told me to come off steroids for 2 days ( on 8 drops a day. Then reduce to 3 a day. Also continue on atropine drops.

I'm also to be extra careful about touching the eye, bending, lifting heavy items etc.

I realise a pressure of 5 is the border if the danger zone for low pressure, with the risk of retinal problems and more vision loss. Also risk of further surgery

I'd really like to hear other people's experiences of this, what treatment was given, what were you told to do ir not do. and if it inevitably led to further surgery. Thank you.

[whitedog]

Hi

I don't think it was long after the surgery that mine went down to zero. I knew something wasn't right as my eye felt sunken so I went back and had gel injected.

I think that sorted the problem, though my memory of it is a bit vague now.

[Iona57 in reply to whitedog]

Thank you Whitedog, That sounds encouraging.