Journal
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
Volume 34, Issue 4, Pages 834-847Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12325-017-0503-1
Keywords
Ahmed glaucoma valve; Glaucoma drainage implants; Glaucoma tubes; Glaucoma surgery; Ophthalmology; Trabeculectomy
Funding
- Ministry of Health
- Fondazione Roma
Ask authors/readers for more resources
The Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) is a popular glaucoma drainage implant used for the control of intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. While in the past AGV implantation was reserved for glaucoma patients poorly controlled after one or more filtration procedures, mounting evidence has recently encouraged its use as a primary surgery in selected cases. AGV has been demonstrated to be safe and effective in reducing intraocular pressure in patients with primary or secondary refractory glaucoma. Compared to other glaucoma surgeries, AGV implantation has shown favorable efficacy and safety. The aim of this article is to review the results of studies directly comparing AGV with other surgical procedures in patients with glaucoma.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available