The Results of the Use of Ahmed Valve in Refractory Glaucoma Surgery

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice

Author
1. Ilnur Ildarovich Khusnitdinov
2. Mukharram Mukhtaramovich Bikbov
ISSN
0974-0333
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1191
Volume
9
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. Chief, Department of Management, Ufa Eye Research Institute Bashkortostan, Russian Federation, Russia
    1. Head, Department of Microsurgery II, Ufa Eye Research Institute Bashkortostan, Russian Federation, Russia
  • Article keywords
    Ahmed glaucoma valve, Antimetabolites, Anti-VEGF drugs, Postoperative complications, Refractory glaucoma

    Abstract

    The treatment of refractory glaucoma (RG) is challenging. The commonly adopted strategy in RG treatment is a glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation, which despite its radical nature may not always provide the desired intraocular pressure (IOP) levels for a long term. This review is based on the scientific literature on Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation for refractory glaucoma. The technique of AGV implantation is described and data for both the types, FP7 and FP8 performance are presented. The outcome with adjunct antimetabolite and anti-VEGF drugs are also highlighted. An insight is given about experimental and histological examinations of the filtering bleb encapsulation. The article also describes various complications and measures to prevent them.

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