Open AccessShort term outcome of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in management of refractory glaucoma in a tertiary hospital in Oman
Author(s) -
Manali Shah,
Rajiv Khandekar,
Rajiv Zutshi,
Rahima Mahrooqi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.111905
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma , intraocular pressure , glaucoma valve , refractory (planetary science) , ophthalmology , glaucoma medication , glaucoma surgery , surgery , physics , astrobiology
We present outcomes of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation in treating refractory glaucoma in a tertiary hospital in Oman. Refractory glaucoma was defined as previously failed conventional glaucoma surgery and an uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) of more than 21 mm Hg despite treatment with three topical and/or oral therapy.