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Abstract #19765 Published in IGR 9-4
Ciliary sulcus Ahmed valve implantation
Moon K; Kim YC; Kim KSKorean Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 21: 127-130
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.
Dr. K. Moon, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
