Ciliary Sulcus Ahmed Valve Implantation.
10.3341/kjo.2007.21.2.127
- Author:
Kun MOON
1
;
Yu Cheol KIM
;
Kwang Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. eyedr@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ahmed glaucoma valve;
Ciliary sulcus;
Neovascular glaucoma
- MeSH:
Aged;
Ciliary Body/*surgery;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
*Glaucoma Drainage Implants;
Glaucoma, Neovascular/physiopathology/*surgery;
Humans;
Intraocular Pressure;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Prosthesis Design;
Prosthesis Implantation/*instrumentation;
Visual Acuity
- From:Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
2007;21(2):127-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Ahmed glaucoma valves were implanted into the ciliary sulcus of two patients diagnosed with neovascular glaucoma with favorable outcomes. METHODS: The study patients presented to our hospital with ocular pain caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP). A thorough history was taken, and an ophthalmic examination was performed. RESULTS: A 71-year-old male patient and a 57-year-old female patient visited our hospital for ocular pain and persistent, elevated IOP. Each were diagnosed with neovascular glaucoma and underwent an Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation to the sulcus. After surgery, the patients maintained stable IOPs without major complications. CONCLUSIONS: The method of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation into the ciliary sulcus could reduce complications caused by implantation to the anterior chamber. It is thought to be an efficient method for the maintenance of appropriate IOP after surgery.
