The evolution of glaucoma drainage implants

The modern glaucoma drainage implant era was initiated with implantation of a plate posterior to the limbus connected to the anterior chamber by a long silicone tube. Non-restrictive (Molteno and Baerveldt implants) and flow-restrictive (Ahmed Glaucoma Valve) implants were developed. With increased...

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Main Authors: Frank S Ashburn, Peter A Netland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Knowledge E 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
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Online Access:http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2018;volume=13;issue=4;spage=498;epage=500;aulast=Ashburn