Lymphatic and Blood Vessel Density in Human Conjunctiva After Glaucoma Filtration Surgery

Rachida Bouhenni, Ibrahim Al Jadaan, Heidi Rassavong, Sami Al Shahwan, Hind Al Katan, Jeffrey Dunmire, Mirela Krasniqi, Deepak P. Edward

Journal of Glaucoma · 2014 · 28 citations · 26 references

Abstract

In this study we show reduced LCD and MVD in the hypocellular and peribleb stroma. These results may suggest a role of these vessels in an altered immune response in leaking blebs leading to an increased risk for blebitis.

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