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title: "Bleb care and monitoring post-glaucoma surgery"
description: "After trabeculectomy and some other glaucoma surgeries, a filtering bleb forms where fluid drains from the eye. Careful monitoring and protection of this bleb are vital for long-term pressure control. ## Routine Bleb Care Daily habits help keep the bleb…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/bleb-care-and-monitoring-post-glaucoma-surgery/"
updated: "2025-12-15"
category: "Recovery & Aftercare"
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# Bleb care and monitoring post-glaucoma surgery

After trabeculectomy and some other glaucoma surgeries, a filtering bleb forms where fluid drains from the eye. Careful monitoring and protection of this bleb are vital for long-term pressure control.

## Routine Bleb Care

Daily habits help keep the bleb healthy.

- Use prescribed drops exactly as directed to control inflammation and infection risk.
- Avoid rubbing or pressing on the upper eyelid, where the bleb usually sits.
- Wear eye protection in windy or dusty environments to reduce irritation.
- Report any bleb-related discomfort or visible changes at follow‑up visits.

## Clinical Monitoring

Regular examinations assess bleb function and structure.

- Clinicians check bleb height, spread, and vascularity, as well as eye pressure and vision.
- Needling, massage, or additional medications may be used to revive a failing bleb.
- Very thin, leaking, or inflamed blebs require prompt attention to prevent infection or over‑filtration.
- Long‑term reviews continue for the life of the bleb and the eye.