title: Use of gas permeable contact lenses following trabeculectomy.
abstract: Some patients require a contact lens after glaucoma filtering surgery. The visual rehabilitation of such eyes can be challenging. We report on a total of eight eyes (seven patients) fit with lenticular-design, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses after the successful establishment of a filtering bleb. In follow-up (mean: 40 months), all patients have successfully worn lenses without adverse effects. We believe that, with careful fitting, close monitoring, and appropriate patient selection, the presence of a filtering bleb need not be a contraindication to contact lens wear, particularly when a smooth-edged, rigid gas permeable (RGP) daily wear lens is used.
authors: Glaucoma Service, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Samples
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Andre
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: MacRae
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003261:Contact Lenses; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D014130:Trabeculectomy; D014792:Visual Acuity