Anatomic and histopathologic findings following a failed Ahmed glaucoma valve device

Authors
Ayyala, RS Layden, WE Slonim, CB Margo, CE
Citation
Rs. Ayyala et al., Anatomic and histopathologic findings following a failed Ahmed glaucoma valve device, OPHTHAL SUR, 32(3), 2001, pp. 248-249
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS
ISSN journal
0022023X → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
248 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-023X(200105/06)32:3<248:AAHFFA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Ahmed glaucoma valve implant (AGV) is one of the more commonly used implant s in difficult glaucomas. The histology of a functioning bleb following AGV implantation and its anatomic relationship to the optic nerve when placed in the superionasal quadrant has been described, We report the histology of a failed bleb and the anatomic relationship between the optic nerve and th e AGV end-plate when placed 9 mm from the limbus in a patient with neovascu lar glaucoma.