Comparison of Clinical Outcomes with Open Versus Closed Conjunctiva Implantation of the XEN45 Gel Stent.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the efficacy and safety of open versus closed conjunctival implantation of the XEN45 Gel Stent (Allergan Inc).

Design

Retrospective, multicenter study.

Participants

A total of 137 patients with glaucoma who underwent XEN45 implantation via open or closed conjunctival methods. The XEN45 was implanted as a stand-alone procedure or at the time of cataract surgery by 5 surgeons.

Methods

Patient demographics, diagnoses, preoperative and postoperative clinical data, outcome measures including intraocular pressure (IOP), use of glaucoma medications, visual acuity, and complications were collected. Statistical analyses were performed with P < 0.05 as significant.

Main outcome measures

Failure was defined as less than 20% reduction of IOP from

SUBMITTER: Do A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8197767 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature