Aqueous misdirection after glaucoma drainage device implantation
Ophthalmology, 1999 To describe the clinical presentation, outcome, and possible underlying mechanism of aqueous misdirection after glaucoma drainage device implantation.Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series.Ten eyes (five primary open-angle glaucoma, four chronic angle-closure glaucoma, one nanophthalmos) of nine patients with a mean age of 68.5+/-12 ...
D S, Greenfield +4 more
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2010 Purpose: To evaluate the results and extrusion rates of the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation through a needle-generated scleral tunnel, without a tube-covering patch, in children.
Albis-Donado Oscar +3 more
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Approaches in topical ocular drug delivery and developments in the use of contact lenses as drug-delivery devices [PDF]
, 2017 The file attached to this record is the author's final peer reviewed version. The Publisher's final version can be found by following the DOI link.Drug-delivery approaches have diversified over the last two decades with the emergence of nanotechnologies,
Acheampong A +17 more
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Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Glaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during ...
Mohammad Reza Razeghinejad +4 more
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Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes com pico hipertensivo após implante de válvula de Ahmed
Revista Brasileira de OftalmologiaResumo Objetivo: Relatar perfil clínico epidemiológico de pacientes que apresentaram o pico hipertensivo após o IVA e apontar possíveis fatores de risco associados.
Flávia da Silva Vilas-Boas +2 more
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Update in Genetics and Surgical Management of Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2019 Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) continues to be an important cause of visual impairment in children despite advances in medical and surgical treatment options.
Mehmet C. Mocan +2 more
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E-PTFE (Gore-Tex) implant with or without low-dosage mitomycin-C as an adjuvant in penetrating glaucoma surgery: 2 year randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
, 2008 Purpose: To test the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) as a new adjuvant in trabeculectomy. Methods: Consecutive glaucoma surgical inpatients were observed at the Department of Ophthalmology of Palermo University.
BOCCHETTA F +6 more
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OkulistykaIntroduction Silicon oil-induced glaucoma is a serious complication of the pars plana vitrectomy with a silicon oil tamponade. It arises from mechanisms like silicon oil migration, emulsification, and pre-existing risk factors.
Natalia Winiarska +6 more
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Surgical outcomes of 23-gauge transconjunctival pars plana vitrectomy combined with lensectomy for glaucomatous eyes with extremely shallow anterior chamber and cataract [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Glaucoma combined with an extremely shallow anterior chamber and cataracts remains as a complex condition to deal with. And the emergence of microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) system may provide an ideal option for the treatment of that.
Shaochong Zhang +4 more
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Glaucoma Drainage Implants for Uveitic Glaucoma
Uveitic glaucoma (UG) is a complex secondary glaucoma caused by intraocular inflammation that disrupts aqueous humor drainage, leading to increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and potential vision loss. While medical therapy is the first-line treatment, glaucoma drainage implants (GDIs) become essential when pharmacologic management fails.
Gianluca Besozzi +4 more
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