Healio

Sequential glaucoma drainage implants markedly reduce IOP, medication use

PHILADELPHIA — Second glaucoma drainage implants significantly reduced IOP and medication use but had a high failure rate, according to a study presented here. “Trabeculectomies have always been the ...
Healio

Second glaucoma drainage implants significantly reduce IOP, medication use

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. — Second glaucoma drainage implants can markedly reduce IOP and medication use but had a high failure rate, according to a study presented here. Perspective from George L. Spaeth, ...
Medscape

Combined Phacoemulsification and Ahmed Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery for Patients With Refractory Glaucoma and Cataract

There is a lack of consensus on the best approach to the surgical management of such cases. Glaucoma drainage devices offer an alternative surgical approach to provide IOP reduction. [12–20] Patients ...
Medscape

Outcomes of Sequential Glaucoma Drainage Implants in Refractory Glaucoma

A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients that underwent surgery for a second GDI at Wills Eye Hospital, a tertiary-based referral center, from 2006 to 2013. All patients requiring a ...
Devdiscourse

Pioneering Glaucoma Surgery: Army Hospital's Historic Implantation

A landmark glaucoma surgery was performed at the Army Hospital using the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography. This technique enhances drainage in glaucoma patients, marking ...
WRAL

New implant may help improve vision in glaucoma, cataract patients

Nearly three million Americans suffer from glaucoma, which left untreated can lead to blindness, but a new implant is giving doctors and their patients a new option to help restore impaired vision.
Nature

Insertion of sequential glaucoma drainage implant in a piggyback manner

This pilot study, the first of its type, was conducted to determine the clinical outcome of a sequential glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) inserted in piggyback manner, that is into the bleb of a ...
ABC News

Are There Any Surgical Procedures That Can Help With Glaucoma, And When Might Surgery Be Necessary?

Dr. Rhee answers the question: 'Surgical Procedures That Help Glaucoma?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: Are there any surgical procedures that can help with glaucoma, and when might surgery be ...
Nature

Management of patients with combined glaucoma and corneal transplant surgery

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is associated with an increased risk of secondary glaucoma. The development of glaucoma after PKP is an important risk factor for decreased corneal graft survival. The ...

Beyond the battlefield, Indian Army leads in medical innovation too with exceptional glaucoma surgery

Doctors at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) have achieved a world first breakthrough in glaucoma surgery, ...
CNA Lifestyle

Myopia now, glaucoma later? The hidden link explained and how to reduce your risk

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.