Hyphemas commonly follow trabecular meshwork ablation in open-angle glaucoma

SAN FRANCISCO — Trabecular meshwork ablation is generally safe in treating open-angle glaucoma even though hyphemas may occur afterward, according to a physician.“It is important to remember that hyphemas can occur anytime when there is blood reflux,” Arthur J. Sit, SM, MD, said at the American Glaucoma Society annual meeting.