Ahmed Glaucoma Valves versus EX-PRESS Devices in Glaucoma Secondary to Silicone Oil Emulsification
Joint Authors
Kong, Xiangmei
Qian, Zhuyun
Xu, Kai
Xu, Huan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To evaluate and compare the clinical effects of Ahmed glaucoma valves (AGVs) and EX-PRESS implants on glaucoma secondary to silicone oil (SO) emulsification.
Methods.
A retrospective case-series study was designed.
A total of 23 eyes with late intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation secondary to SO emulsification were included in the study.
Antiglaucoma surgery with implantation of AGVs or EX-PRESS devices was performed.
Pre- and postoperative ocular parameters were recorded at each visit during a 1-year follow-up period.
The rates of complete success (IOP < 21 mmHg without medication) and qualified success (IOP < 21 mmHg with ≤3 glaucoma medications) were analyzed.
Results.
A total of 14 eyes underwent AGV implantation, and 9 underwent EX-PRESS implantation.
The mean IOP and number of medications used at the last follow-up decreased significantly compared with that before surgery (P<0.001).
The total success rate for all eyes including complete success (7/23) and qualified success (7/23) was 60.9% (14/23) at 1 year.
The total success rate in the AGV group was 78.6% (11/14), whereas it was 33.3% (3/9) in the EX-PRESS group; the difference between the 2 groups was significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion.
For glaucoma secondary to SO emulsification, glaucoma implants could be effective at lowering IOP, and AGVs might produce better outcomes than EX-PRESS devices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qian, Zhuyun& Xu, Kai& Kong, Xiangmei& Xu, Huan. 2018. Ahmed Glaucoma Valves versus EX-PRESS Devices in Glaucoma Secondary to Silicone Oil Emulsification. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197012
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qian, Zhuyun…[et al.]. Ahmed Glaucoma Valves versus EX-PRESS Devices in Glaucoma Secondary to Silicone Oil Emulsification. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197012
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qian, Zhuyun& Xu, Kai& Kong, Xiangmei& Xu, Huan. Ahmed Glaucoma Valves versus EX-PRESS Devices in Glaucoma Secondary to Silicone Oil Emulsification. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197012
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197012