International Medical Case Reports Journal (Mar 2023)
Challenges in Managing Secondary Glaucoma Post-Repeat Penetrating Keratoplasty in a Developing Country
Abstract
Emma Rusmayani,* Johan A Hutauruk,* Viona Viona* Jakarta Eye Center, Jakarta, Indonesia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Emma Rusmayani, Jakarta Eye Center, Terusan Arjuna Utara/1 Kedoya, West Jakarta, Jakarta, 11520, Indonesia, Email [email protected]: To illustrate the complexity in managing secondary glaucoma post-repeat penetrating keratoplasty in a developing country.Case Description: A patient with a history of five repeat penetrating keratoplasties (PKPs) showed good intraocular pressure (IOP) control with trabeculectomy; however, blebitis occurred as an undesirable complication. Trabeculectomy was done rather than tube implantation due to socioeconomic factors, although it’s not an ideal treatment. After the infection subsided, we performed a bleb revision with a scleral patch graft. Intraocular pressure was high in the follow-up period after the scleral patch, therefore we decided to do tube implantation. Following glaucoma tube implant surgery, the patient had good IOP control and a clear graft after six months of follow-up.Conclusion: Secondary glaucoma post repeat PKPs is challenging in both diagnosis and management. Immediate action is imperative to control IOP, prevent glaucoma progression, and minimize corneal graft damage. In addition to medical reasons, socioeconomic factors should be considered.Keywords: repeat penetrating keratoplasty, secondary glaucoma, blebitis, tube implant
