Neovascular Glaucoma With Persistent Epithelial Defect: Pathophysiology and Surgical Solutions

We report a unique case of a 55-year-old male diabetic patient who presented with uncontrolled neovascular glaucoma and drug-related surface toxicity, causing persistent epithelial defect in both eyes, and the distinctive management that followed. The successful management of the first eye with amniotic membrane grafting following trabeculectomy prompted a similar approach in the other eye with co-management of both conditions. This case highlights the importance of a tailored, comprehensive approach to such complicated cases.

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Cureus
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2025-05-17
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84275
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Glaucoma and retinal disorders
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Neovascular Glaucoma With Persistent Epithelial Defect: Pathophysiology and Surgical Solutions

Anugya Sharma, Suneeta Dubey
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Glaucoma and retinal disorders
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Neovascular Glaucoma With Persistent Epithelial Defect: Pathophysiology and Surgical Solutions

Anugya Sharma, Suneeta Dubey
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Abstract

We report a unique case of a 55-year-old male diabetic patient who presented with uncontrolled neovascular glaucoma and drug-related surface toxicity, causing persistent epithelial defect in both eyes, and the distinctive management that followed. The successful management of the first eye with amniotic membrane grafting following trabeculectomy prompted a similar approach in the other eye with co-management of both conditions. This case highlights the importance of a tailored, comprehensive approach to such complicated cases.

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Glaucoma and retinal disorders
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