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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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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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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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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Efficacy and safety outcomes of the Paul glaucoma implant compared to the Ahmed glaucoma valve [PDF]
This study compares the one-year outcomes of standalone Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation and standalone Paul glaucoma implant (PGI) in adult patients with primary and secondary glaucoma.
Angi Lizbeth Mendoza-Moreira +7 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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Reimplantation of a drainage valve device in refractory glaucoma. A clinical case [PDF]
Background: Implantation of various drainage devices is one of the treatments for refractory glaucoma, resistant to traditional surgical methods. The most commonly used glaucoma drainage device for refractory glaucoma is the Ahmed glaucoma valve. However,
Anna V. Starostina +3 more
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Pars Plana Ahmed Valve Implantation for Vitrectomized Eyes With Refractory Glaucoma
This study aimed to analyze the surgical outcomes of pars plana Ahmed valve implantation in vitrectomized eyes with refractory glaucoma. We performed a retrospective case review of consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma after undergoing pars plana
Xiaoli Xiang +7 more
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Application of 5-Fluorouracil-Polycaprolactone Sustained-Release Film in Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Inhibits Postoperative Bleb Scarring in Rabbit Eyes. [PDF]
This study was designed to investigate whether 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu)-polycaprolactone sustained-release film in Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation inhibits postoperative bleb scarring in rabbit eyes.
Xiu-Zeng Bi +7 more
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