To investigate the rate of bleb-related endophthalmitis over 5 years in a Chinese population.
Methods
Retrospective chart review.
Results
Of 988 trabeculectomies performed over 5 years, one case (0.1%) developed early endophthalmitis caused by Morganella morganii, which was rarely reported in the literature. Six cases (0.6%) developed late-onset endophthalmitis. Mitomycin C significantly increased the risk of late-onset endophthalmitis (p=0.0002).
Conclusions
Physicians should weigh the benefits against the risks of mitomycin C application in performing trabeculectomies.
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