post trabeculectamy

[Justinerose]

my last stitch was taken out 3 days ago. I still have a blob on my eye where the fluid is not draining away. Is there anything I can do to assist this process as I think it’s just a case of time. My surgeon is not concerned about it.

[Mangobrain]

the bleb is always there. I had my op two years ago. Try not to touch it or rub it, keep the eyes moist with some dry eye drops I use Hydrosan, hospital gave on prescription. It does feel funny but you get used to it. Don’t forget that the op is to relieve and control pressure not to affect the overall vision. Have they mentioned a cataract at all?

[Iona57]

Hi Justinerose, is the blob on your eye visible, or is it the bleb which is normally hidden under your upper eyelid? I had a trabeculectomy in June. I can see the bleb if I carefully pull up the upper eyelid, and this is just a shallow small sweĺling. However, about 9 weeks after surgery I noticed a a sort of bubble in the right corner of my eye. My doctor was not concerned. He said it is just the fluid draining round the side of the eye. I wasnt expecting that outcome. My pressure is low, but clearly the fluid is draining out of the eye quicker than it can be absorbed back. The doctor indicated that there was nothing that could be done apart from further surgery, but I'll discuss again at my next appointment.

[Justinerose in reply to Iona57]

Thanks for the reply. I have also been told that it’s just fluid draining around the bleb and nothing to worry about. It should clear up.