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Management of implant plate exposure of silicone Ahmed glaucoma valve: a review of six cases

2016/09/02 by Avik Kumar Roy, Roy, Avik Kumar, Sirisha Senthil +1
Medicine · #610 Medical sciences #Corneal Surgery and Treatments #Corneal surgery and disorders #Glaucoma and retinal disorders #Medicine

paper · doi:10.3205/oc000047

openalex publication_date 2016/09/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/19

Abstract

Implant exposure is a serious vision threatening complication following glaucoma drainage device implantation. Explantation and timely repair can save these eyes from serious sequel. Reimplantation is a good option, however warrants close follow-up for complications like erosion or re-exposure.

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