Refractory glaucoma still represents a challenge for ophthalmologists to manage intraocular pressure. The present study aimed to evaluate long term efficacy and safety of a second Ahmed valve implantation after the failure of a first implant in patients with refractory glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).

Safety and Efficacy of Second Ahmed Valve Implant in Refractory Glaucoma

Posarelli, Chiara;Miccoli, Mario;Figus, Michele
2020-01-01

Abstract

Refractory glaucoma still represents a challenge for ophthalmologists to manage intraocular pressure. The present study aimed to evaluate long term efficacy and safety of a second Ahmed valve implantation after the failure of a first implant in patients with refractory glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
2020
Posarelli, Chiara; Toro, Mario Damiano; Rejdak, Robert; Żarnowski, Tomasz; Pożarowska, Dorota; Longo, Antonio; Miccoli, Mario; Nardi, Marco; Figus, Michele
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