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Abstract #15483 Published in IGR 1-3
Ahmed glaucoma valve implant for management of glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Hamush NG; Coleman AL; Wilson MRAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology 1999; 128: 758-760
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Ahmed glaucoma valve implant in patients with glaucoma as a result of Sturge-Weber syndrome. METHODS: Eleven eyes (ten patients) with glaucoma resulting from Sturge-Weber syndrome had placement of an Ahmed glaucoma valve implant between May 1993 and June 1996 at the Jules Stein Eye Institute. Success was defined by intraocular pressure at the last two consecutive visits of less than 21 mmHg, no additional glaucoma surgery, no expulsive choroidal hemorrhage, and no retinal detachment. RESULTS: Mean intraocular pressure on the first postoperative day was 14.0 mmHg (SD±6.7). The cumulative probability of success was 79% (95% confidence interval (CI), 52-100%) at 24 months, 59% (95% CI, 20-98%) at 42 months, and 30% (95% CI, 0-75%) at 60 months. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of limited follow-up, the Ahmed glaucoma valve implant appears to be a relatively useful drainage device in eyes with glaucoma resulting from Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Dr. N.G. Hamush, American University, Beirut; Lebanon
Classification:
9.4.9 Glaucomas associated with elevated episcleral venous pressure (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
