Use of trypan blue to assess lymphatic function following trabeculectomy.

Clin Exp Ophthalmol

Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.

Published: September 2019

Importance: To illustrate the importance of lymphatic drainage in assessing trabeculectomy bleb function using intracameral trypan blue.

Background: To study the lymphatic drainage of trabeculectomy blebs using trypan blue, correlate with bleb function and classify them accordingly.

Design: Prospective cross-sectional study in a tertiary care centre.

Participants: Thirteen glaucoma patients post-trabeculectomy were studied.

Methods: Trypan blue was injected into the anterior chamber.

Main Outcome Measures: The duration taken for dye to stain a drainage bleb or lymphatics is recorded. The extent of the lymphatic structures were measured in clock hours. Intraocular pressure (IOP) prior to surgery was recorded.

Results: Eight post-trabeculectomy subjects with dye stained lymphatic vessels had lower IOP (12.6 mmHg, P = .013) compared to the five with no lymphatic vessel staining (mean IOP 23.6 mmHg). Lymphatic extent was inversely related to IOP (P = .021).

Conclusions And Relevance: Eyes with lymphatic connections to drainage blebs had lower IOP and reduced requirement for topical medications. The extent of lymphatic connection to drainage blebs is related to lower IOP.

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