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Br J Ophthalmol 89:597-601 doi:10.1136/bjo.2004.041988
  • Clinical science
    • Extended reports

Filtering bleb function after clear cornea phacoemulsification: a prospective study

Table 4

 Bleb morphology score of filtered eyes before and after phacoemulsification

Mean score SD p Value Total appearance of filtering bleb (max 12 points)
Insufficient ⩽6 Medium Favourable ⩾10
*Statistical significant (Wilcoxon test).
Before phaco 9.5 2.8 17% 50% 33%
1st–4th postop day 8.7 3.0 0.0214* 21% 54% 25%
6 months postop 9.3 3.0 0.935 24% 40% 36%
12 months postop 8.9 3.4 0.154 15% 60% 27%

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