Artificial drainage devices for glaucoma surgery: an overview

Authors

  • M Chaudhry BPS Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, District Sonepat, Haryana
  • S Grover MM Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana
  • S Baisakhiya MM Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana
  • A Bajaj MM Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana
  • M S Bhatia MM Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6547

Keywords:

Artificial drainage devices, glaucoma, recent advances

Abstract

Artificial drainage devices (ADD) create an alternative pathway for aqueous drainage from the anterior chamber of an eye through a tube to the subconjunctival bleb connected to an equatorial plate under the conjunctiva. The ADDs, both valved and non-valved, are available for end stage or refractory glaucoma. Currently, some of these devices, particularly the Express shunt, are recommended for the primary treatment of glaucoma. In this article, we highlight various ADDs, their indications and contraindications, surgical techniques and associated complications.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6547

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 295-302

 

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Published

2012-07-26

How to Cite

Chaudhry, M., Grover, S., Baisakhiya, S., Bajaj, A., & Bhatia, M. S. (2012). Artificial drainage devices for glaucoma surgery: an overview. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 4(2), 295–302. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6547

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Review Article

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