Bleb-related infection: Clinical features and management

Bleb-related infection is a potentially sight-threatening complication of glaucoma filtration surgery. Here, we describe its clinical features and management. Blebitis, or stage I infection, is a mild form of bleb-related infection. The prognosis of blebitis is usually good, unless it has progressed to later stages. Endophthalmitis, or stage II or stage III infection, however, is a much-advanced stage of the infection and has a poorer prognosis. For treatment of bleb-related infections, immediate intensive antibacterial treatment is urgently required.