Open AccessGlaucoma patch graft surgery utilizing corneas augmented with collagen cross-linking
Author(s) -
Donald U. Stone,
E. Randy Craven,
Sameer Ahmad,
Ali Al-Beshri,
Ohoud Owaidhah
Publication year - 2019
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_78_18
Subject(s) - medicine , conjunctiva , riboflavin , surgery , glaucoma , trabeculectomy , ultraviolet a , ophthalmology , cornea , pathology , dermatology , biochemistry , chemistry
Glaucoma drainage device surgery (GDDS) has gained popularity, with outcomes equivalent to trabeculectomy. Erosion of the tube through the overlying conjunctiva may occur in 5%-10% of eyes. Donor corneal tissue has been used as a patch graft for GDDS.