Long term results after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for uncontrolled glaucoma are retrospectively examined.
The development of intraocular pressure, visual acuity, number of glaucoma medication, number of complications and necessity of revision operations after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for uncontrolled glaucoma is examined yearly for a period of 4 years.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
214
The flexible plate 7 (FP7) model (New World Medical) was implanted in patients with uncontrolled glaucoma.
University Eye Clinic Dresden
Dresden, Saxony, Germany
intraocular pressure reduction
The reduction of intraocular pressure after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is observed over a period of 4 years.
Time frame: 4 years
development of visual acuity
The development of visual acuity after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is being examined over a period of 4 years.
Time frame: 4 years
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