Combined cataract extraction with a new nonvalved glaucoma drainage device in adult eyes with cataract and refractory glaucoma
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2018 Sep; 66(9): 1278-1283
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| ID: sea-196862
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
The purpose of the study is to report the outcomes of simultaneous cataract extraction (CE) and a new nonvalved glaucoma drainage device (GDD), Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant (AADI), in eyes with cataract and refractory glaucoma.Methods:
This was a non-comparative, interventional, retrospective study. Consecutive patients who underwent AADI together with phacoemulsification from June-2015 to January-2017 by a single fellowship trained glaucoma surgeon with documented 3-months of follow-up were included. The main outcomes were intraocular pressure (IOP), antiglaucoma medication (AGM), visual acuity, and complications.Results:
We included 19 eyes of 17 patients with average follow-up of 14.4 ± 8.4 months. IOP and AGM reduced from 36.9 ± 11.1 mmHg and 4 ± 0.8 preoperatively to 12 ± 4.5 mmHg and 0.8 ± 1.2, respectively (P < 0.001). Complications were seen in seven eyes (36.8%). Total success was seen in 17 eyes (89.5%). None of the patients lost vision.Conclusion:
Combining cataract extraction with the new non-valved Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant, appears to be an effective and safe technique in eyes with refractory glaucoma and cataract. Larger studies and further follow-up is recommended for such patients.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Observational study
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2018
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