Ab Interno Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Plugs In An Eye With Persistent Hypotony.
J Glaucoma
; 33(5): e21-e23, 2024 May 01.
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| ID: mdl-38194276
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This case report aims to describe a new method for increasing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with acute hypotony resulting from uveitis flare-ups and preexisting glaucoma drainage devices. The temporary glaucoma tube plug method described is effective and safe.METHODS:
This case report presents a 47-year-old female patient with a history of chronic panuveitis and secondary glaucoma, who had 2 previously implanted Ahmed glaucoma valves. The patient developed panuveitis flare-up and persistent hypotony. A novel method of ab interno plugging of the glaucoma tubes using 2-0 prolene suture plugs was performed. Following treatment, the IOP increased successfully and remained within the normal range.CONCLUSION:
The temporary ab interno glaucoma tube plug method effectively increased IOP in a patient with 2 preimplanted Ahmed glaucoma valves with persistent low IOP due to uveitis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ocular Hypotension
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Glaucoma Drainage Implants
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Intraocular Pressure
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Glaucoma
Journal subject:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article