Implantation of Ahmed glaucoma valve is an effective surgical technique to reduce
intraocular pressure in patients affected with glaucoma. While in the past, the use of this …

There are several glaucoma drainage implants that are currently available, and all have
been shown to be safe and effective in reducing intraocular pressure. Greater pressure …

OBJECTIVE: To provide an evidence-based summary of commercially available aqueous
shunts currently used in substantial numbers (Ahmed [New World Medical, Inc., Rancho …

Glaucoma drainage devices are more frequently being used for glaucoma filtering surgeries,
even those at low risk for failure with trabeculectomy. There are 4 major devices available …

The success of trabeculectomy, which is considered the gold standard in the surgical
treatment of glaucoma, depends on the wound healing response. The introduction of …

PURPOSE: To present long-term outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for
uveitic glaucoma. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Retrospective chart …

Background Aqueous shunts are employed to control intraocular pressure (IOP) for people
with primary or secondary glaucomas who fail or are not candidates for standard surgery …

Mitomycin (mitomycin C; MMC) is an antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces caespitosus. The
drug is a bioreductive alkylating agent that undergoes metabolic reductive activation, and …

PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes after implantation of the silicone
plate and the polypropylene plate Ahmed Glaucoma Valves. DESIGN: Prospective …

Objectives To describe a surgical technique and early post-operative outcomes for a novel
glaucoma drainage device—the PAUL® glaucoma implant (PGI). Methods A consecutive …