Ahmed glaucoma valve implant: surgical technique and complications
Ivano Riva,1 Gloria Roberti,1 Francesco Oddone,1 Anastasios GP Konstas,2 Luciano Quaranta3 1IRCCS “Fondazione GB Bietti per l’Oftalmologia”, Rome, Italy; 21st University Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Unit, AHEPA Hospital ...
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Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation in Jordan: Indications and Complications [PDF]
Asem A Alqudah, Ahmed G Obaidi, Mohammad Al Zoubi, Abdelwahab Aleshawi Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Special Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, JordanCorrespondence: Asem A Alqudah, Ophthalmology Service ...
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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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Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation in Vitrectomized Eyes
Purpose. To evaluate the outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in vitrectomized eyes. Materials and Methods. The medical records of 13 eyes that developed glaucoma due to emulsified silicon oil or neovascularization following pars plana ...
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Factors associated with conjunctival erosions after ahmed glaucoma valve implantation
Purpose: To investigate the frequency of conjunctival erosions in a series of patients who underwent Ahmed valve implantation in a tertiary referral center and to study risk factors associated with the conjunctival erosions.
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Safety and Efficacy of Second Ahmed Valve Implant in Refractory Glaucoma [PDF]
Background: Refractory glaucoma still represents a challenge for ophthalmologists to manage intraocular pressure. The present study aimed to evaluate long term efficacy and safety of a second Ahmed valve implantation after the failure of a first implant in patients with refractory glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Methods: Retrospective,
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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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Simple Suturing Procedure to Manage a Flat Anterior Chamber Secondary to a Malfunctioned Ahmed Glaucoma Valve [PDF]
Introduction: Presenting a case with repeated episodes of flat Anterior Chamber (AC) after Ahmed valve implantation, and suggesting a simple suturing procedure to manage these recurrences.
Siamak Zarei-Ghanavati +3 more
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Bilateral Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma controlled with Ahmed valve implant
Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a rare neuro-oculocutaneous disorder. The authors describe the case of a 13 years old boy, presented with bilateral Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma. Surgical treatment with Ahmed valve implantation in both eyes was carried out
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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 ...
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