Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Brian Francis
Doheny Eye Institute and David Geffen School of Medicine,
Los Angeles
Tanzania
Research Article
Comparison of Non-staged (Complete) versus Two-Stage Baerveldt Aqueous Shunt Implantation in Patients with Advanced Glaucoma
Author(s): Sahar Bedrood, Vikas Chopra, Tarek Alasil, Christine Lin, Laurie Dustin, Rohit Varma and Brian FrancisSahar Bedrood, Vikas Chopra, Tarek Alasil, Christine Lin, Laurie Dustin, Rohit Varma and Brian Francis
Purpose: To compare Intraocular Pressure (IOP) control and complications associated with the non-staged, complete Baerveldt implantation (CBVI) vs. two-stage Baerveldt implantation (SBVI) in patients with advanced glaucoma.
Design: Retrospective, comparative, parallel group, interventional study.
Subjects: Sixty-seven eyes that underwent CBVI were matched with 66 eyes that underwent SBVI based on glaucoma diagnosis and age.
Methods: The study included a 24-month follow-up of 67 eyes that underwent CBVI with temporary ligature vs. 66 eyes that underwent SBVI for advanced glaucoma.
Main Outcome Measures: The criterion for surgical success was reduction of IOP of greater than or equal to 20% from baseline, with postoperative IOP from 6 mmHg to 21 mmHg on two or more consecutiv.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000372