Hirakata Toshiaki

Operative Complications of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Tube Insertion Through the Sulcus for Pseudophakic Eye.

Ciliary sulcus insertion of the tube is an effective method to control intraocular pressure. The tube of the AGV was more difficult to insert through the sulcus than the BDI due to its weaker rigidity.

Proline-assisted Tube Insertion Through Sulcus in Ahmed Valve.

Even in cases in which we are able to insert a 23-G needle through the sulcus into the space between the iris and intraocular lens, the tube of Ahmed valve may stray into the vitreous cavity or under Elschnig pearls.