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Ab-Externo MicroShunt versus Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: One-Year Results from a 2-Year Randomized, Multicenter Study.

Probability of success was lower with MicroShunt compared with trabeculectomy.

Surgical Outcomes of Gonioscopy-assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) in Patients With Open-angle Glaucoma.

The future of GATT as a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery in adults seems promising. This position is supported by its low rate of long-term complications and the conjunctiva-sparing nature of the surgery.

Clinical Efficacy and Safety Profile of Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Refractory Glaucoma.

MP-CPC is an effective treatment for patients with refractory glaucoma. Shorter treatment times with more frequent repeat treatments, if necessary, should be considered given the incidence of significant vision loss in this study.

Ab-Externo MicroShunt versus Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Two-Year Results from a Randomized, Multicenter Study.

At 2 years, both the MicroShunt and trabeculectomy provided significant reductions in IOP and medication use, with trabeculectomy continuing to have greater surgical success.

Four-year Surgical Outcomes of Gonioscopy-assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy can be a safe and effective conjunctival-sparing surgery for treating various forms of open-angle glaucoma at 4 years. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.

Predictors of Success in Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.

In this large cohort of eyes undergoing SLT, greater IOP and angle pigment before SLT correlated positively with SLT success.

Steady-state pattern electroretinogram and short-duration transient visual evoked potentials in glaucomatous and healthy eyes.

Steady-state pattern electroretinogram was effectively able to discern between glaucomatous and healthy eyes. Steady-state pattern electroretinogram may thus have a role as a clinically useful electrophysiological diagnostic tool.

Ahmed Versus Baerveldt Glaucoma Drainage Device in Uveitic Glaucoma: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Higher complete success rate and significantly greater reduction in mean IOP and number of medications were observed in the Baerveldt group, but with a higher rate of complications including hypotony.

XEN Gel Stent to Treat ICE Syndrome: 4 Cases.

XEN is a safe and effective option for surgical management of ICE syndrome-related glaucoma. Further follow-up surveillance is necessary.

Vision-related Performance and Quality of Life of Patients With Rapid Glaucoma Progression.

Factors associated with rapid glaucoma progression included worse VF MD decreased scores of performance-based measures and subjectively worse VRQoL. After 1 year, rapid progressors had a significant reduction in contrast sensitivity as measured by SPARCS.

Endophthalmitis after Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery.

Hemorrhagic Complications Following Trabecular Bypass Microstent Surgery in the Setting of Antithrombotic Therapy.

Hemorrhagic complications after trabecular bypass microstent surgery were limited to transient hyphema and were not associated with chronic ATT use. Stent type and female sex were associated with hyphema.

Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy Versus iStent Implantation Combined With Phacoemulsification: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

KDB goniotomy may offer better surgical success compared with Stent implantation when used in combination with phacoemulsification.

Short-Term Outcomes of Bimatoprost Sustained-Release Intracameral Implant in Glaucoma.

Intracameral Bimatoprost SR reduced IOP and decreased the number of medications. Prior history of SLT did not impact Bimatoprost SR treatment outcomes.

A Novel Surgical Technique for Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Without Plate Sutures.

The comparison of short and mid-term outcomes of patients undergoing AGV implantation using both techniques showed similar outcomes and success rates.

Outcomes of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation With Viscoelastic Fill at Both Beginning and End of Surgery.

Early intracameral injection of viscoelastic during Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation did not reduce early postoperative complication rates.

Persistent Mydriasis Following Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy.

They then developed persistent fixed and dilated pupils resistant to pilocarpine that led to intolerable photosensitivity and glare. An iris cerclage pupilloplasty was performed with adequate relief of symptoms in one case.

Outcomes of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty After Prior Incisional Surgery for Open Angle Glaucoma.

SLT may effectively lower IOP in patients with open angle glaucoma who have had previous incisional glaucoma surgery and should be considered in select cases.

Pilot Study Assessing the Use of High-density Polyethylene (Su-Por) for Tube Shunt Patch Grafts.

Given the high rate of extrusion of the Su-Por graft, this material seems to be an inadequate alternative for covering tube shunts.

Ab-Externo MicroShunt vs. Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: 5-Year Safety Results from a Randomized, Multicenter Study.

Both filtering procedures demonstrated favorable safety profiles over 5 years.

Early Postoperative Aqueous Suppression Therapy and Surgical Outcomes of Ahmed Tube Shunts in Refractory Glaucoma.

Early use of aqueous suppressants may lower the risk of HP and improve AGV outcomes. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.

In Reply: A Novel Surgical Technique for Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Without Plate Sutures.

The Wills Eye Glaucoma App: Interest of Patients and Their Caregivers in a Smartphone-based and Tablet-based Glaucoma Application.

Glaucoma patients and their caregivers were very interested in using a Glaucoma App; however, many were not willing to spend $3 for an App they seem to value.

Ahmed Versus Baerveldt Glaucoma Drainage Implantation in Patients With Markedly Elevated Intraocular Pressure (≥30 mm Hg).

Failure rates of AGV and BGI in patients with IOP≥30 mm Hg were comparable.

Initial Experience With the New Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Model M4: Short-term Results.

The AGV M4 effectively reduced IOP in the first postoperative month, but IOP steadily increased thereafter. Consequently, failure rates were high after 1 year of follow-up.

Outcomes of Sequential Glaucoma Drainage Implants in Refractory Glaucoma.

Most eyes undergoing a second GDI achieve adequate IOP control with fewer antiglaucoma medications. Failure rates were similar regardless of quadrant selection or GDI type.

Comparing Gonioscopy With Visante and Cirrus Optical Coherence Tomography for Anterior Chamber Angle Assessment in Glaucoma Patients.

Visante and Cirrus OCT imaging may have limited ability to identify angle closure because of difficulty identifying angle structures. Gonioscopy by well-trained clinicians had remarkably consistent agreement for identifying angle-closure risk.

Special Commentary: Supporting Innovation for Safe and Effective Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: Summary of a Joint Meeting of the American Glaucoma Society and the Food and Drug Administration, Washington, DC, February 26, 2014.

Evaluation of Risk Factors for Glaucoma Drainage Device-related Erosions: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.

History of concomitant intraocular surgery with GDD implantation may be a potential risk factor for future erosions.

Explantation of the novel Ahmed glaucoma valve M4 implant.

If necessary, AGV M4 explantation can be successfully performed in the early postoperative period.

Needle bleb revision with bevacizumab and mitomycin C compared with mitomycin C alone for failing filtration blebs.

There was no significant difference between the success rates and IOPs at postoperative month 6 between treatment and control groups. Postoperative blebs in the treatment group were less vascular and had greater extent.

A comparison of methods used to evaluate mobility performance in the visually impaired.

A validated scoring system based on errors is more effective when assessing visual disability during mobility testing than recording the time taken for course completion.