Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation is an important armamentarium in the management of refractory glaucoma like pseudophakic glaucoma in pediatric age group [1]. Though effective, complications are not uncommon [2,3]. However conjunctival dehiscence is relatively rare and previously has not been reported in this age group. Here we present a case of failed repair of conjunctival dehiscence over co...

PURPOSE To report 2-year follow-up data after Ahmed valve implantation (New World Medical, Inc) and Molteno single-plate implantation surgical treatment of refractory glaucoma. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, comparative study. METHODS Patients with refractory glaucoma, defined as uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) of more than 21 mm Hg despite maximal antiglaucoma medication, previous...

PURPOSE To describe clinical findings after Ahmed valve drainage implantation in children. DESIGN All records in one practice were reviewed to identify and describe clinical findings in all children who had undergone Ahmed Glaucoma Valve S2 model insertion for uncontrolled primary or secondary glaucoma. RESULTS A total of 6 patients were identified, ranging in age from 2-15 years. Mean foll...

This work aimed to compare the effectiveness of Ahmed valve implant versus sub-scleral trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in patients with neovascular glaucoma pretreated with intra-vitreal ranibizumab and panretinal photocoagulation. Methods: prospective comparative non-randomized controlled study including patients with NVG pretreated with intra-vitreal ranibizumab and PRP then evenly distribute...