Rapid Intraocular Tube Trimming for Glaucoma Drainage Implant Devices.
Summary
: This technique allows for rapid and successful shortening of GDD tubes via an ab interno approach avoiding risks of traditional glaucoma tube trimming approaches.
Abstract
PURPOSE
To describe a new approach for shortening silicone tubes of glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A retrospective intervention case series describing 3 patients undergoing the same treatment at a single institutional center
RESULTS
: Three patients underwent successful ab interno trimming of GDD silicone tubes without complication
CONCLUSIONS
: This technique allows for rapid and successful shortening of GDD tubes via an ab interno approach avoiding risks of traditional glaucoma tube trimming approaches.
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