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: There is ambiguity in the literature regarding whether a larger glaucoma drainage device (GDD) achieves a lower long-term intraocular pressure (IOP). There is some evidence on both sides, but overall there seems to be an optimal surface area of approximately 200-250 mm(2) beyond which there may be little advantage to increasing the plate size for most patients. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Rodgers CD, Meyer AM, Sherwood MB. Relationship between Glaucoma Drainage Device Size and Intraocular Pressure Control: Does Size Matter? J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2017;11(1):1-2.
Research Assistant, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, USA.
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