Interference of Descemet's Membrane with Aqueous Humor Drainage via an ExPRESS Mini Shunt
Purpose: To describe a case in which Descemet's membrane interfered with aqueous humor drainage through an ExPRESS mini shunt. This problem was successfully solved by Nd:YAG laser membranotomy. Case Report: A 70-year-old male, diagnosed with corticosteroid-induced glaucoma in his right eye, pre...
Main Authors: | Rikiya Tamaki, Masahiro Zako |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-10-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368697 |
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