The Surgical Treatment of Neovascular Glaucoma with Ex-PRESS P-50 Miniature Glaucoma Shunt

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice

Author
1. Amit Sobti
2. Anita Panda
3. Dewang Angmo
ISSN
0974-0333
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1102
Volume
6
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    2. RP Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
    3. Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    4. Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    1. Glaucoma Services, Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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    Abstract

    Surgical treatment for neovascular glaucoma has evolved from cyclodestructive procedures to full-thickness filtration surgery, to trabeculectomy with antifibrosis drugs and glaucoma drainage implant surgery. The choice of a surgical approach may be influenced by several factors, including the stage of the disease. Many surgeons favor drainage implants when the disease is more advanced or when severe inflammation is present, which would be associated with a poorer prognosis if trabeculectomy were chosen. New devices are being developed to allow surgeons increased control with more predictable postoperative results. One such device, the Ex-PRESS™ mini glaucoma shunt, has undergone changes in design and method of insertion making it more appealing for use in patients requiring IOP-lowering surgery. This report highlights the use of Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt in neovascular glaucoma, surgical technique and summarize pertinent literature on the role of this device in glaucoma surgery.

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