Comparison of surgical outcomes of trabeculectomy, Ahmed shunt, and Baerveldt shunt in uveitic glaucoma

Comparison of surgical outcomes of trabeculectomy, Ahmed shunt, and Baerveldt shunt in uveitic glaucoma

Abstract Background Uveitis is defined as a collection of syndromes involving intraocular inflammation which can lead to pain, tissue damage, and vision loss. Ophthalmic surgery in uveitis patients can be challenging due to inflammation-induced fibrosis and scarring. Trabeculectomy and implantation...

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Main Authors: Audrey Chow, Bruce Burkemper, Rohit Varma, Damien C. Rodger, Narsing Rao, Grace M. Richter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
Subjects:
Glaucoma
Uveitis
Trabeculectomy
Ahmed
Baerveldt
Aqueous shunt
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12348-018-0150-y

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