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Abstract #46247 Published in IGR 13-2
Clinical study of ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for refractory glaucoma
Zhao Q; Li J-M; Wang H-ZJournal of Dalian Medical University 2011; 33: 64-66
[Objective] To evaluate the effect of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation for refractory glaucoma, and to prevent the complications. [Methods] Twenty - three patients underwent Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation were summarized retrospectively. The visual acuity, intraocular pressure, postoperative complications and the effective rate were observed comparatively. The mean period of follow - up was 6-18 months. [Results] The postoperative best corrected visual acuities were stable in 8 eyes, dropped in 3 eyes and improved in 12 eyes. The success rate for intraocular pressure was 86.96% after the operation. The common postoperative complications included transient flat anterior chamber and high intraocular pressure in early stage, hyphema, and fibrillation in late stage. [Conclusion] Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is one of the effective methods for refractory glaucoma.
Q. Zhao. Department of Ophthalmology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China. Email: zhaoqi0219@126.com
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)