Dr. Hitesh Bhalara, B18625, Dr. Jethwa Girish
Purpose – Study The Effect Of C3f8 (Perfluoropropane) Gas In Anterior Chamber And Subconjuctival Space In Anti-Glaucoma Surgery.
Method – Fornix Based Conjuctival Flap Was Made. 5×5 Mm Partial Thickness Scleral Flap Was Made. Clear Corneal Temporal Phacoemulsification With Intraocular Lens Implantation Done. 2.5×2.5 Mm Trabeculectomy Window Was Made. Peripheral Button Iridectomy Was Made. Conjunctiva Closed With Sutures. 0.2 Ml Of 15%: 85% Of C3f8: Air Mixture (Non –Expandable Concentration) Is Injected, 0.1 Ml In Anterior Chamber And Residual 0.1 Ml Is Injected In Subconjuctival Space.
Result -Gas Bubble Stayed In Anterior Chamber For Average 14 Days With Range Of 12-16 Days. Gas Bubble Stayed In Subconjuctival Space For Average 5 Days With Range Of 3-6 Days.
Conclusion – Anterior Chamber And Subconjuctival Injection Of C3f8 At The End Of Antiglaucoma Surgery Helps To Maintain Stable Anterior Chamber In Early Post Operative Period. It Works As Spacer.