2006•Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological SocietyRequires access

Clinical Experience with the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant in Refractory Glaucoma

Hyun Joo Lee, Kyu Ryong Choi

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Purpose: To assess the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcome of the Ahmed glaucoma valve implant in refractory glaucoma. Methods: We retrospectively studied 55 eyes of 55 patients who underwent Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for refractory glaucoma unresponsive to conventional management. The mean follow-up period was 26.311.5 months. Surgical success was defined as an intraocular pressure between 5 and 21 mmHg regardless of glaucoma medication. Results: The reduction of intraocular pressure was statistically significant (p

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Key concepts: Medicine, Glaucoma, Glaucoma valve, Intraocular pressure, Refractory (planetary science), Implant, Ophthalmology, Surgery