Trabeculectomy - Consent & Care
This video discusses trabeculectomy, a surgical procedure for glaucoma used when other treatments fail. They explain the consent process for patients, detailing why the surgery is needed, how the drainage procedure works, and the anesthetic options. The surgeons emphasize the importance of pre-operative assessment to identify potential issues, and they extensively cover post-operative care and management, highlighting the crucial role of the patient in maintaining the success of the surgery, particularly concerning the bleb and preventing infection and excessive or insufficient drainage. They also discuss the use of medications like steroids and antibiotics, potential risks, and the long-term management of the ocular surface to ensure bleb survival.