Sutureless Scleral Tunnel Trabeculectomy: Evaluation of Feasibility and Effectiveness versus Conventional Trabeculectomy for Management of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
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DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2016.1242633
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the intraocular pressure-lowering effect of sutureless scleral tunnel trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C (MMC) compared to the standard trabeculectomy with MMC in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Methods: This was a… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel trabeculectomy; scleral tunnel; sutureless scleral; trabeculectomy ... See more keywords
Endothelial Cell Loss, Cumulative Dissipated Energy, and Surgically Induced Astigmatism in Sutureless Scleral Tunnel Phaco-Assisted Cataract Extraction in Advanced Cataracts
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/4272571
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate sutureless scleral tunnel phaco-assisted cataract extraction in regards to the cumulative dissipated energy (CDE) used, the resulting endothelial cell loss (ECL), and the surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) in advanced cataracts. Methods A… read more here.
Keywords: scleral tunnel; sutureless scleral; assisted cataract; cataract extraction ... See more keywords
Baerveldt tube shunt implantation through a long scleral tunnel
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DOI: 10.1177/1120672118779483
Abstract: Purpose: To develop a new technique for the placement of a Baerveldt glaucoma implant tube through a long scleral tunnel. Materials and methods: Patients with refractory glaucoma undergoing the maximum tolerated medical therapy were recruited.… read more here.
Keywords: long scleral; scleral tunnel; baerveldt glaucoma; tube ... See more keywords
Double scleral tunnel technique to prevent glaucoma drainage device exposure
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221149606
Abstract: Purpose To describe a new surgical technique designed to reduce the risk of tube exposure following glaucoma drainage device (GDD) surgery. Methods A retrospective, single-center study included all patients who underwent GDD surgery by a… read more here.
Keywords: scleral tunnel; double scleral; glaucoma; tunnel technique ... See more keywords