Long-term clinical outcomes of Ahmed valve implantation in patients with refractory glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the long-term efficacy of intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction and complications of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation in patients with refractory glaucoma.

Design

Retrospective study.

Subjects

The study involved 302 refractory glaucoma patients who underwent AGV implantation and had a minimum follow-up of 6 months between March 1995 and December 2013.

Methods

An operation was defined as successful when (1) the postoperative IOP remained between 5 and 21 mmHg and was reduced 30% compared to the baseline IOP with or without medication, (2) there was no loss of light perception or vision-threatening severe complications, and (3) no additional filtering or aqueous drainage surgery was required. Clinical records were reviewed.

Main outco

SUBMITTER: Lee CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5667863 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature