CSM Enhances the Filtration Bleb Survival in Rabbit Model of Experimental Glaucoma Surgery
- 30 April 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Current Eye Research
- Vol. 39 (10), 982-988
- https://doi.org/10.3109/02713683.2014.894079
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate whether CS-g-MMCs conjugate (CSM) could be a new agent to prevent the post-operative fibrosis in a rabbit model of experimental glaucoma filtration surgery. Materials and methods: In a randomized, controlled, masked-observer study, 40 New Zealand White rabbits underwent trabeculectomy in the right eyes and randomly received subconjunctival injection of phosphate buffered saline, chitosan (CS), CSM (100 µg/ml), CSM (200 µg/ml) or Mitomycin C (100 µg/ml). Bleb characteristics and anterior chamber depth were evaluated by slit-lamp examination. The animals were killed on day 14 and 28. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry were performed to determine the amount of the scarring and fibrosis. Ocular toxicity was assessed by histopathology and electron microscope. Results: We found that the five groups were similar with respect to intraocular pressure and anterior chamber depth. The medians for survival days were: 5.5, 8, 17.5, 28 and 16 in the PBS, CS, CSM100, CSM200 and MMC groups, respectively. Both the CSM200 and the MMC group showed a significantly larger bleb area than the CSM100, CS and the PBS group. Less scarring was seen on day 14 and 28 in CSM200 and MMC group than in the PBS, CS and CSM100 group by histology and immunohistochemistry assessment. No damages were found in the rabbit eyes in each group. Conclusions: Subconjunctival injection of CSM postoperatively can improve the filtration bleb survival in the rabbit model. It can be a safe and effective antimetabolite in glaucoma surgery.Keywords
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