Evaluation of ExPress glaucoma filtration device in Indian patients with advanced glaucoma
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Evaluation of ExPress glaucoma filtration device in Indian patients with advanced glaucoma
ExPress glaucoma filtration device (GFD) has recently become available in India as a surgical option for glaucoma patients. We retrospectively evaluated the outcome of ExPress GFD in 12 eyes with advanced glaucoma with intraocular pressures (IOPs) not controlled on maximal tolerable medical therapy. The mean preoperative IOP of 29.58 ± 7.13 mmHg decreased to 17.0 ± 2.67 and 17.40 ± 0.89 mmHg at...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0301-4738
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.159894