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Characteristics of glaucoma drainage implants during dynamic and steady-state flow conditions.
Francis B A, Cortes A, Chen J, Alvarado J A
OphthalmologySep 199845 citationsBasic Science
This study found the Ahmed glaucoma implant acts as a valve, regulating pressure by adjusting resistance, while Optimed and Krupin implants behave like simple resistors, increasing pressure linearly with flow. This impacts surgical choice for consistent pressure control.