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Abstract #47890 Published in IGR 13-4
Ahmed glaucoma valve in children: A review
Nassiri N; Nouri-Mahdavi K; Coleman ALSaudi Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 25: 317-327
Pediatric glaucoma is potentially a blinding disease. Although goniotomy and trabeculotomy are associated with good early success rates, eventually 20% of these procedures fail and many children will require additional surgery to control the IOP in the long-term. In this review, we reported that adequate IOP control can be achieved with the placement of Ahmed glaucoma valve and can last 5 or more years. However, most patients will need one or more glaucoma medications at some point after surgery. In addition, the implants may be associated with pupillary irregularities, lenticular opacification as well as tube-related complications, particularly in the first year of life, as the globe is enlarging with age. (copyright) 2011.
A.L. Coleman. Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, School of Public Health, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States. Email: colemana@ucla.edu
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
