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Minimally Invasive Parylene Dual-Valved Flow Drainage Shunt for Glaucoma Implant [PDF]
, 2009 A parylene-enabled microvalved shunt implant for glaucoma drainage is presented in this paper. Enabled by the dual-checkvalve operation, this device can physically drain the extra intraocular fluid and regulate the intraocular pressure (IOP) within the ...
Chen, Po-Jui +4 more
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BMEMat, EarlyView.Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen +7 more
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Biomedical Engineering AdvancesGlaucoma is a neurogenerative, irreversible disorder caused by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye, which can lead to vision loss. Currently, reducing IOP by providing an alternate pathway to aqueous humor is the only proven method for ...
Anshika Garg +4 more
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Vitreous occlusion of tube implant in a phakic patient with traumatic glaucoma
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Tube implants or glaucoma drainage devices have become an important method of intraocular pressure reduction when treating complex cases of traumatic glaucoma. However, it is not uncommon to have complications associated with tube implants.
Suneeta Dubey +3 more
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A review of the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in glaucoma associated with rare diseases of the anterior segment [PDF]
, 2016 Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique, which allows high-resolution evaluation of the anatomical features of the anterior segment of the eye regardless of optical media transparency.
Abdolrahimzadeh, B +5 more
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Advancing Extracellular Vesicle Research: A Review of Systems Biology and Multiomics Perspectives
PROTEOMICS, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane‐bound vesicles secreted by various cell types into the extracellular space and play a role in intercellular communication. Their molecular cargo varies depending on the cell of origin and its functional state.
Gloria Kemunto +2 more
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Structural variants of biodegradable polyesterurethane in vivo evoke a cellular and angiogenic response that is dictated by architecture [PDF]
, 2009 This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2008 Acta Materialia Inc.The aim of this study was to investigate an in vivo tissue response to a biodegradable polyesterurethane ...
Burugapalli, K +3 more
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World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.This clinical practice guideline from the Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) group reviews current best practice for the management of ocular trauma in conflict‐affected regions, where explosive weapons are used and healthcare infrastructure is limited.
Emma Butterfield +8 more
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Time Heals All Wounds: Obstacles in Glaucoma Surgery from an Asian Perspective
Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2015 Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and is a particular burden on the Asian population. Glaucoma surgeries such as trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage implants are routinely performed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) to ...
Zhi Hong Toh +3 more
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Safety and efficacy of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in refractory glaucomas in Northern Indian eyes [PDF]
, 2014 PurposeTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in refractory glaucoma in Northern Indian eyes.BackgroundThe success rate of trabeculectomy remains low in cases of refractory glaucoma even with the use of ...
Agrawal, Anugya +4 more
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