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Role of oral doxycycline in the management of conjunctival dehiscence following glaucoma drainage device

Importance of matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor like Doxycycline in the management of conjunctival dehiscence following glaucoma drainage device. A 50 years old man developed conjunctival retraction after a glaucoma grainage device with was managed with oral doxycycline. After 4 month of continuous treatment there was complete healing of conjunctival defect. Oral doxycycline is a viable alternative in the conservative management of conjunctival retraction obviating the need for surgical intervention.