Open AccessSafety and efficacy of ahmed valve on intractable glaucoma in Saudi population
Author(s) -
Essam Osman,
Norah F Alkheraiji,
Mohammad A. Abouammoh,
Ahmed Mousa,
Saleh A. Al-Obeidan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/meajo.meajo_249_19
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma valve , hyphema , glaucoma , intraocular pressure , implant , ophthalmology , glaucoma medication , surgery
The study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Ahmed glaucoma valve implant in eyes with intractable glaucoma and to evaluate the risk factors for failure.