Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 317-327, October 2011

Ahmed glaucoma valve in children: A review☆

  • Nariman Nassiri, MD
    • ,
  • Kouros Nouri-Mahdavi, MD, MSc
    • ,
  • Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, and School of Public Health, University of California at Los Angeles, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States. Tel.: +1 310 794 9442; fax: +1 310 794 5541.

Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Received 8 July 2011; received in revised form 17 July 2011; accepted 18 July 2011.

Abstract 

Pediatric glaucoma is potentially a blinding disease. Although goniotomy and trabeculotomy are associated with good early success rates, eventually 20% of these procedures fail and many children will require additional surgery to control the IOP in the long-term. In this review, we reported that adequate IOP control can be achieved with the placement of Ahmed glaucoma valve and can last 5 or more years. However, most patients will need one or more glaucoma medications at some point after surgery. In addition, the implants may be associated with pupillary irregularities, lenticular opacification as well as tube-related complications, particularly in the first year of life, as the globe is enlarging with age.

Keywords: Ahmed glaucoma valve, Children, Glaucoma, Management

 

☆ The authors did not receive any financial support from any public or private sources. The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in a product, method, or material described herein.

PII: S1319-4534(11)00098-1

doi:10.1016/j.sjopt.2011.07.002

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 317-327, October 2011

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