Ciliary Sulcus Ahmed Valve Implantation
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 127-130, 2007.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-115056
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Ahmed glaucoma valves were implanted into the ciliary sulcus of two patients diagnosed with neovascular glaucoma with favorable outcomes.METHODS:
The study patients presented to our hospital with ocular pain caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP). A thorough history was taken, and an ophthalmic examination was performed.RESULTS:
A 71-year-old male patient and a 57-year-old female patient visited our hospital for ocular pain and persistent, elevated IOP. Each were diagnosed with neovascular glaucoma and underwent an Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation to the sulcus. After surgery, the patients maintained stable IOPs without major complications.CONCLUSIONS:
The method of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation into the ciliary sulcus could reduce complications caused by implantation to the anterior chamber. It is thought to be an efficient method for the maintenance of appropriate IOP after surgery.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prosthesis Design
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Visual Acuity
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Glaucoma, Neovascular
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Ciliary Body
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Follow-Up Studies
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Prosthesis Implantation
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Glaucoma Drainage Implants
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Intraocular Pressure
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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