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ORPHA:90080Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
What it is
A rare ophthalmic condition characterized by formation of excessive scar tissue between the conjunctiva/Tenon capsule and the sclera at the surgical site following glaucoma filtration surgery. Scarring can occur months or years after surgery, resulting in treatment failure with poor postoperative control of intraocular pressure and, potentially, loss of vision.
Key facts
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000 (Europe)
- Age of onset
- All ages
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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