No abstract available.
Glaucoma*

Iridoschisis is a very rare condition occurining in either sex, usually bilaterally. Glaucoma occurs in approximately 50% of the cases, and other ocular defects may be present in iridoschisis. It is considered as a degenerative process related to senescene. We experienced two cases of typical iridoschisis and report the cases with a review of the literature because iridoschisis is not reported yet in our country.
Aging ; Glaucoma

We observed the change of intraocular pressure(IOP)and the complications after contact transscleral cyclophotocoagulation with Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG)laser for the refractory glaucoma patients. Refractory glaucoma in twenty eyes was treated with contact transscleral continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation with a sapphire-tipped probe. Using 7W of power for 0.7 seconds with 32 applications and intraocular pressure(IOP) was measured at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months and 6 months, postoperatively. The intraocular pressure(IOP)decreasing rate was 62% and the success rate was 60%at 6 months postoperatively. It is suggested that contact transscleral cyclophotocoagulation with Nd:YAG laser is useful in lowering IOP in refractory glaucoma patients.
Glaucoma* ; Humans

No abstract available.
Glaucoma, Neovascular*

The authors experienced a case of secondary glaucoma combined with mesodermal dysgenesis of anterior segment, which disclosed extensive peripheral iridocorneal adhesion of congenital origin while his fellow eye revealed a sclerocornea. This case is extremely rare and entirely different from the previously reported Axenfeld's and Rieger's anomalies. We report this interesting case with brief review of the literatures.
Glaucoma* ; Mesoderm*

No abstract available.
Glaucoma* ; Stents*

Objective: To describe a novel glaucoma drainage device fashioned from a scleral buckle and nasolacrimal silicone tube. Method: This is a case report and a description of a surgical technique. Results: A 6-year-old boy with congenital glaucoma who underwent 2 failed filter surgeries had medically uncontrolled intraocular pressures (IOP). Due to limited funds for a second glaucoma drainage device, the author utilized a portion of a scleral buckle and nasolacrimal silicone tube – the same raw materials used in the Schocket implant – to fashion a novel, non-valved glaucoma shunt that was implanted in the patient’s eye. Post-operatively, IOP was 8-10mmHg. This was sustained for 12 months without the need for supplemental anti-glaucoma medications. Postoperative complications included tube migration resulting in localized corneal decompensation and cataract formation. Conclusion The alternative GDD made from a portion of a scleral buckle and silicone tube may be an effective and economical alternative to the GDDs available in the market.
congenital glaucoma

Objective: We described an adjustable traction technique for glaucoma surgeries that provided adequate visualization of the surgical field. Methods: A prototype device was designed to provide good exposure of the surgical site by using a peripheral lamellar trans-corneal suture capable of applying and sustaining tension. Adjustments to the amount of traction required were made through the device. Results: The device was used in 9 cases of glaucoma surgeries: 5 trabeculectomies and 4 glaucoma drainage device implantations. No significant complications were observed. Conclusions The device was easy to use and allowed more flexibility for the surgeon.
Glaucoma ; Trabeculectomy

Objective: To identify the risk factors for conjunctival tube erosion (CTE) in eyes implanted with Ahmed® glaucoma valve (AGV) device Method: This is a retrospective study conducted at a private eye institution. Medical records of patients who underwent AGV implantation surgery from January 2004 to December 2013 were reviewed. Eyes with at least 24 months of follow-up and complete records were included. Several variables from the pre-, intra-, and postoperative periods were collected. The primary outcome was development of CTE after AGV surgery. Univariable logistic regression and multivariable analysis were employed. Results: Forty-six (46) eyes of 45 patients were included in the study. The mean follow-up was 50.2 months (range: 24-140 months). Eight (8) eyes developed CTE (17.4%). Univariable logistic regression analysis identified female gender (P =0.064), presence of diabetes (P =0.083), prior intraocular surgeries (P =0.09), and postoperative use of antiglaucoma medications (P =0.086) to be marginally significant risk factors for CTE. On multivariable analysis, only female gender (OR=15.4, P =0.033) and diabetes (OR=14.1, P =0.031) were found to be significantly associated with CTE. Conclusion Risk factors for CTE following AGV implantation include female gender and presence of diabetes.
Human ; Glaucoma

Human ; Glaucoma