Initial Experience With the New Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Model M4: Short-term Results


CVINTAL V., MOSTER M. R., SHYU A. P., MCDERMOTT K., Ekici F., PRO M. J., ...More

JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA, vol.25, no.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000324
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the new Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) model M4. The device consists of a porous polyethylene shell designed for improved tissue integration and reduced encapsulation of the plate for better intraocular pressure (IOP) control.