Scarring in glaucoma filtration surgery is a common complication of the procedure. It occurs when the tissue around the surgical site becomes inflamed and scar tissue forms. This can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the surgery and can cause the eye pressure to increase again. In some cases, the scarring can be so severe that it can block the flow of fluid from the eye, leading to further complications.

Common symptoms of scarring in glauComa filtration surgical procedures include:

• Increased intraocular pressure
• Decreased vision
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling
• Cloudy vision
• Halos around lights
• Excessive tearing
• Discharge from the eye
• Itching or Burning sensation

1. Excessive scarring of the conjunctiva: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the conjunctiva during the surgical procedure.

2. Excessive scarring of the sclera: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the sclera during the surgical procedure.

3. Excessive scarring of the trabecular meshwork: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the trabecular meshwork during the surgical procedure.

4. Excessive scarring of the iris: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the iris during the surgical procedure.

5. Excessive scarring of the lens: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the lens during the surgical procedure.

6. Excessive scarring of the cornea: This is caused by excessive manipulation of the cornea during the surgical

1. Topical steroids: Topical steroids are often used to reduce inflammation and scarring after glaucoma filtration surgery.

2. Antimetabolites: Antimetabolites are drugs that can be injected into the eye to reduce scarring and improve the success of glaucoma filtration surgery.

3. Laser therapy: Laser therapy can be used to reduce scarring and improve the success of glaucoma filtration surgery.

4. Surgical revision: In some cases, surgical revision may be necessary to reduce scarring and improve the success of glaucoma filtration surgery.

5. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): PRP is a type of therapy that uses the patient’s own blood to reduce scarring and improve the success of glaucom

1. High intraocular pressure
2. Poor wound healing
3. Excessive manipulation of the eye
4. Poor surgical technique
5. Poor postoperative care
6. Infection
7. Excessive inflammation
8. Excessive scarring
9. Excessive use of antifibrotic agents
10. Poor patient compliance with postoperative instructions

There is no cure for scarring in glaucoma filtration surgical procedures. However, medications such as topical steroids, 5-fluorouracil, and mitomycin-C can be used to reduce the risk of scarring. Additionally, laser treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) can be used to reduce the risk of scarring.