Ahmed glaucoma valve implant appears to be a relatively useful drainage device in eyes with glaucoma secondary to Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). However, early postoperative choroidal and exudative retinal detachment may occur from a rapid expansion of the
Sarker, Bipul Kumer De +10 more
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Management of uveitic glaucoma with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for the management of glaucoma associated with chronic uveitis.Retrospective, noncomparative case series.Nineteen patients (21 eyes) with chronic uveitis underwent Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for uncontrolled glaucoma between 1995 and 1998.All patients had their uveitis ...
Da Mata, A +5 more
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The Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Refractory Glaucoma: Experiences in Southwest Ethiopia [PDF]
The management of refractory glaucoma is a challenging task for any glaucoma surgeon. This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation in refractory glaucomas in South-West Ethiopia.A retrospective review was conducted on the charts of consecutive patients treated with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation at Jimma ...
Gessesse, GW
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Long-term success of ahmed glaucoma valve in refractory glaucoma.
To evaluate the long-term results and complications of ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in refractory glaucoma.A retrospective review of 13 patients (13 eyes) with refractory glaucoma who underwent AGV implantation and had a minimum follow-up of 18 months was performed. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination and intraocular
ÖZBEK, ZEYNEP +3 more
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Clinical findings following Ahmed Glaucoma Valve™ implantation in pediatric glaucoma
Amir Pirouzian1, Joseph L Demer21Department of Ophthalmology, San Diego Children’s Hospital, San Diego, UCSD, San Diego, CA, USA; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USAPurpose: To describe clinical ...
Amir Pirouzian, Joseph L Demer
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Trabeculectomy versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation in neovascular glaucoma
Christopher C Shen1, Sarwat Salim2, Haiming Du2, Peter A Netland31Glaucoma Consultants Northwest, Seattle, WA, USA; 2University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA; 3University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA ...
Christopher C Shen +3 more
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Bilateral Ocular Decompression Retinopathy after Ahmed Valve Implantation for Uveitic Glaucoma
Case Report: We report the case of a 29-year-old man who underwent Ahmed valve implantation in both eyes as treatment for uveitic glaucoma, subsequently presenting with bilateral ocular decompression retinopathy in the postoperative period.
Javier Flores-Preciado +4 more
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Clinical outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in pediatric glaucoma
Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in refractory primary congenital glaucoma as well as primary procedure in aphakic glaucoma. Method: In this retrospective study, medical records of patients who ...
Mohammad, Pakravan +9 more
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Flexible Ahmed valve for selected cased of refractory glaucoma
Purpose Glaucoma drainage implants are a useful alternative in treating glaucomas that are resistant to medical therapy and conventional glaucoma filtration surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate flexible Ahmed glaucoma valve implant for selected cases of refractory glaucoma regarding its efficiency in ...
Tharwat H, Mokbel +3 more
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A Pilot Study Assessing Treatment Outcomes in Neovascular Glaucoma Using Ahmed Glaucoma Valve with and without Cyclophotocoagulation [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective pilot study was to examine the short-term effect of simultaneous Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation and cyclophotocoagulation on postoperative outcomes in patients with neovascular glaucoma. Methods and materials:
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