Subconjunctival filtration in evolution: current evidence on MicroShunt implantation for treating patients with glaucoma
Abstract Background Although traditional surgical procedures for glaucoma (such as trabeculectomy and tube-shunt implantation) can significantly reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), they are associated with numerous complications, some of which are vision-threatening, or involve prolonged recovery or...
Main Authors: | Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, Omar Sadruddin, Joseph F. Panarelli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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Series: | Eye and Vision |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40662-022-00322-1 |
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