Analysis on the efficacy of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for refractory glaucoma
Song Meixia
Li Shang
Abstract：Objective To analyze the efficacy and safety of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for refractory glaucoma. Methods 38 patients (42 eyes)with refractory glaucoma were selected as research subjects.All of them accepted the Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation,The levels of intraocular pressure before and after treatment were compared.Postoperative complica-tions and clinical efficacy were recorded.Results Visual improvement rate was 90.5%,and the intraocular pressure decreased to (18.47 ±3.26)mm Hg.There were 12 (31.6%)cases of complete success and 22 (57.9%)cases of conditional success.There were 2 (5.3%)cases of intraoperative complication and 2 (5.3%)cases of postoperative complication.Conclusion Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for refractory glaucoma is effective and safe,worthy of promotion.
Keywords：Ahmed glaucoma valve implantationrefractory glaucomaintraocular pressure
Publication Date：2016-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2026-09-12(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 1172-1174 )