This patient underwent an uncomplicated trabeculectomy. When seen in the clinic three week later, the intraocular pressure measured 27 mm Hg and the slit-lamp appearance is as shown above. What is the diagnosis? Answer The picture shows a smooth, dome-shaped and elevated cyst. This is typical of a Tenon's cyst. What is responsible for this appearance? Answer This is caused by an adhesion between the episclera and the Tenon's capsule so that the aqueous is trapped and not drained. More questions
This patient underwent an uncomplicated trabeculectomy. When seen in the clinic three week later, the intraocular pressure measured 27 mm Hg and the slit-lamp appearance is as shown above.
What is the diagnosis?
What is responsible for this appearance?
