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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Language: | English |
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2018-01-01
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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 |