Modern technologies of refractory glaucoma treatment. Review [PDF]
this article presents a review of available literature concerning basic directions of refractory glaucoma treatment. the surgical management of refractory glaucoma is presented by two main groups of surgical techniques: filtering surgery (including ...
A. Yu. Rascheskov, I. A. Loskoutov
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Clinically approved treatments for refractory glaucoma [PDF]
The article presents the historical development of surgical techniques for refractory glaucoma. This issue is one of the most disputable and difficult ones in modern ophthalmology. Currently, glaucoma is medically and socially important disorder.
Т.А. Zhigalskaya, O.I. Krivosheina
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Amniotic membrane-assisted trabeculectomy for refractory glaucoma with corneal disorders
Kazuhiko Mori, Yoko Ikeda, Yuko Maruyama, Shigeta Naruse, Morio Ueno, Shigeru Kinoshita Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan Purpose: To report the cases of six consecutive patients who underwent amniotic ...
Mori K +5 more
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Managing refractory glaucoma with a fixed combination of bimatoprost (0.03%) and timolol (0.5%)
Moataz E Gheith, Jason R Mayer, Ghada A Siam, Daniela S Monteiro de Barros, Tricia L Thomas, L Jay KatzFrom the Glaucoma Service Department of Wills Eye Institute, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USAAbstract: Glaucoma is a chronic ...
Moataz E Gheith +5 more
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The Accuracy of Accredited Glaucoma Optometrists in the Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation for Glaucoma [PDF]
Background/aims: To compare the diagnostic performance of accredited glaucoma optometrists (AGO) for both the diagnosis of, and decision to treat glaucoma with that of routine hospital eye care against a reference standard of expert opinion, i.e ...
Burr, J. +12 more
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Our Experience in Applying the National Polymer Microshunt in Refractory Glaucoma Surgery
Purpose. To analyze the outcomes of the national polymer microshunt implantation in refractory glaucoma surgery and to show its efficacy and safety. Patients and methods.
O. A. Kolpakova, O. L. Fabrikantov
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Outcomes of Ahmed valve surgery for refractory glaucoma in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
AIM:To evaluate the outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation surgery for refractory glaucoma.METHODS:This one-armed historical cohort study was conducted in 2011.
Tariq Alasbali +2 more
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Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Refractory Glaucoma: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Introduction: Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) is a modality to surgically manage patients of glaucoma who are refractory to conventional intraocular pressure lowering drugs. Aim: To evaluate the success rate and safety profile of AVG in patients of refractory
Suresh Kumar, Sahil Thakur, Madhu Sharma
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Glaucoma drainage device implantation in a pregnant woman with axenfeld–rieger syndrome
Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare disease characterized by anterior segment anomalies with or without glaucoma. A 28-year-old antenatal female diagnosed with ARS presented with uncontrolled intraocular pressures (IOPs) and advanced glaucoma ...
Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh +5 more
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Ophthalmic nurses caring for patients with glaucoma [IGA News, International Glaucoma Association, Spring 2017] [PDF]
Glaucoma is a sight threatening eye condition which can affect any age group worldwide. The causes are varied from genetic predisposition, to ageing or secondary to trauma, inflammation, steroid related etc. Ophthalmic nurses role in patient education is
Seewoodhary, Mahesh +1 more
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