Encapsulation of glaucoma tube shunt devices in Sturge-Weber syndrome and other pediatric glaucomas

Introduction: The subconjunctival bleb is critical to the success of glaucoma tube shunt devices and maintaining aqueous outflow. Patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) and glaucoma have abnormal subconjunctival tissues with increased vascularity, which may affect bleb function. This study aimed to compare the relative rates of tube shunt device failures from encapsulation (bleb failure) in children with glaucoma related to SWS and other glaucoma types.