Incidence of Ptosis Following Trabeculectomy: A Comparative Study

The occurrence of ptosis after trabeculectomy has been a common postoperative complication. Many factors have been implicated in the development of postoperative ptosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of ptosis following trabeculectomy and whether or not it was influenced by combined cataract surgery, type of conjunctival flap, and previous intraocular surgery.