To report the first case of dellen-like keratopathy with superior corneal thinning associated with implantation of glaucoma drainage devices. A 70-year-old male with a history of primary open angle glaucoma and dry ey...To report the first case of dellen-like keratopathy with superior corneal thinning associated with implantation of glaucoma drainage devices. A 70-year-old male with a history of primary open angle glaucoma and dry eye disease underwent placement of glaucoma drainage devices with antimetabolite application in both eyes. Prior to placement, minimal refractive error was noted on manifest refraction. Several years later, the patient was referred for decreased vision and corneal irregularity. Examination showed pathologic corneal curvature, superior corneal thinning, and epithelial demarcation lines immediately anterior to the glaucoma drainage devices in both eyes. The epithelium remained intact with no evidence of limbal stem cell deficiency. Manifest refraction revealed a large change in both eyes. Topography was used to confirm the presence of irregular corneal curvature anterior to the glaucoma drainage devices. Dellen-like keratopathy with superior thinning is a rare sequela after implantation of a glaucoma drainage device that must be considered in elderly patients who undergo glaucoma surgery. It is likely related to a combination of tear film alteration related to previously large anterior blebs, antimetabolite application, and aqueous humor flow patterns around the drainage devices. Treatment should focus on lubrication.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab(IVR)with panretinal photocoagulation(PRP)followed by trabeculectomy compared with Ahmed glaucoma valve(AGV)implantation in neovascular glaucom...AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab(IVR)with panretinal photocoagulation(PRP)followed by trabeculectomy compared with Ahmed glaucoma valve(AGV)implantation in neovascular glaucoma(NVG).METHODS:This was a retrospective comparative study.We reviewed the cases of a total of 45 eyes from 45 NVG patients among which 23 eyes underwent AGV implantation and the other 22 underwent trabeculectomy. The causes of neovascular glaucoma included:diabetic retinopathy(25 eyes),and retinal vein occlusion(20 eyes).All patients received preoperative IVR combined with postoperative PRP. The mean best-corrected visual acuities(BCVA)were converted to the logarithms of the minimum angle of resolution(log MAR)for the statisitical analyses.Intraocular pressure(IOP),the log MAR BCVA and surgical complications were evaluated before and after surgery.The follow-up period was 12 mo.RESULTS:A total of 39 cases showed complete regression of iris neovascularization at 7d after injection,and 6 cases showed a small amount of residual iris neovascularization. The success rates were 81.8% and 82.6% at 12 mo after trabeculectomy and AGV implantation,respectively. In the trabeculectomy group,the log MAR BCVA improved at the last follow-up in 14 eyes,remained stable in 6 eyes and decreased in 2 eyes. In 4 cases,slight hyphemas developed after trabeculectomy. A shallow anterior chamber developed in 2 cases and 2 vitreous hemorrhages. In the AGV group,the log MAR BCVA improved in 14 eyes,remained stable in 5 eyes and decreased in 4 eyes. Slight hyphemas developed in 3 cases,and a shallow anterior chamber in 3 cases. The mean postoperative IOP was significantly lower in both groups after surgery(F=545.468,P〈0.05),and the mean postoperative log MAR BCVA was also significantly improved(F=10.964,P〈0.05)with no significant difference between two groups.CONCLUSION:It is safe and effective to treat NVG with this combined procedure,and we found similar results after IVR+AGV implantation+PRP and IVR+trabeculectomy+PRP in eyes with NVG.展开更多
The results from the tube versus trabeculectomy(TVT)study provided the evidence to support the use of aqueous shunt surgery and its increasing popularity in the world.The Ahmed versus Baerveldt(AVB)study,a randomized ...The results from the tube versus trabeculectomy(TVT)study provided the evidence to support the use of aqueous shunt surgery and its increasing popularity in the world.The Ahmed versus Baerveldt(AVB)study,a randomized controlled study,compared the efficacy and safety between two of the most commonly used glaucoma drainage implants.A significant proportion of the participants had failed trabeculectomy,neovascular or uveitic glaucoma.The 5-year results showed that the cumulative probability for failure is significantly lower for Baerveldt compared to Ahmed group(52.3%vs.40.0%,P=0.039).The most common reason for failure was high intraocular pressure(IOP)but 4%of the Baerveldt group has refractory hypotony.Both surgeries were also effective in reducing dependency on intra-ocular pressure lowering medications but the Baerveldt group is superior in this aspect(median of 1 medication compared to 2 medications for Ahmed group).Both surgeries experienced 60-70%rate of complications but most were self-limiting.The most common long-term complication was corneal decompensation(10%).Overall,the results of the AVB study mirrored the results from the Ahmed Baerveldt Comparison(ABC)study.In conclusion,the 5-year report from the AVB study suggested that the Baerveldt tube is more appropriate for eyes which require much lower IOP such as eyes with advanced glaucoma or in young patients.The Ahmed tube would be more suitable for patients who are at risk of hypotony(such as uveitic and neovascular glaucoma)and those who require immediate IOP lowering after surgery.展开更多
AIM:To compare the surgical outcomes of glaucoma drainage device implantation(GDI)and trans-scleral neodymium:YAG cyclophotocoagulation(CPC)in the management of refractory glaucoma after Descemetstripping automated en...AIM:To compare the surgical outcomes of glaucoma drainage device implantation(GDI)and trans-scleral neodymium:YAG cyclophotocoagulation(CPC)in the management of refractory glaucoma after Descemetstripping automated endothelial keratoplasty(DSAEK).METHODS:This retrospective study on observational case series enrolled 29 patients who underwent DSAEK and posterior anti-glaucoma surgery(15 with GDI and 14 with CPC).The main outcome measures were intraocular pressure(IOP),glaucoma surgery success rate(defined as IOP of 6–21 mm Hg without additional anti-glaucoma operation),number of glaucoma medications,endothelial graft status,and best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA).RESULTS:The mean follow-up time was 34.1 and 21.0mo for DSAEK or glaucoma surgeries,both for the GDI and CPC groups.Both groups showed significant IOP reduction after glaucoma surgery.The GDI group presented a significantly higher success rate in IOP control than the CPC group(60%vs 21.4%,P=0.03).Both procedures significantly decreased the number of glaucoma medications(P=0.03).Forty percent and 57%of cases in the GDI and the CPC group,respectively,experienced endothelial graft failure during follow-up(P=0.36).Significantly worse BCVA after surgery was observed in the CPC group but not in the GDI group.CONCLUSION:Both GDI and CPC significantly decrease IOP in eyes with glaucoma after DSAEK.GDI is preferable to CPC in refractory glaucoma cases after DSAEK,as it manifests a significantly higher success rate for IOP control,similar endothelial graft failure rate,and relatively preserves BCVA than CPC.展开更多
目的评价Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入治疗人工晶体眼青光眼的疗效。方法回顾性分析8例(8眼)闭角型青光眼合并白内障行超声乳化白内障及人工晶体或联合房角分离术后眼压不能控制的患者,均行Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术治疗,随访时间为术后1~36个...目的评价Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入治疗人工晶体眼青光眼的疗效。方法回顾性分析8例(8眼)闭角型青光眼合并白内障行超声乳化白内障及人工晶体或联合房角分离术后眼压不能控制的患者,均行Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术治疗,随访时间为术后1~36个月,随访内容主要包括患者术后视力及末次随访眼压、手术成功率及并发症情况。结果 8例患者引流阀植入术完全成功率为87.5%(7/8),部分成功率为12.5%(1/8),总成功率为100.0%(8/8)。术后视力改善3眼(37.5%),不变5眼(62.5%)。患者术后眼压为(11.25±2.92)mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 k Pa),低于术前的(47.50±9.24)mm Hg,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。患者出现1例并发症为浅前房,保守治疗后恢复。结论 Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术治疗人工晶体眼青光眼安全有效、成功率高、并发症少,可以作为闭角型青光眼合并白内障患者超声乳化白内障及人工晶体植入或联合房角分离术术后眼压不能控制的首选治疗方式之一。展开更多
Glaucoma drainage devices have traditionally been reserved for refractory glaucoma.However,there is an increasing body of evidence to suggest the use of these implants at an earlier stage in the surgical management of...Glaucoma drainage devices have traditionally been reserved for refractory glaucoma.However,there is an increasing body of evidence to suggest the use of these implants at an earlier stage in the surgical management of glaucoma.We describe the mechanics behind their function as well as the various implants available.The implants vary in size,surface area and composition and hence the surgical implantation of these devices are described in detail.The knowledge of such devices and their potential complications is fundamental for the successful management of patients who undergo aqueous-shunt surgery.Careful patient selection and optimal postoperative management is critical to the successful patient outcomes.展开更多
文摘To report the first case of dellen-like keratopathy with superior corneal thinning associated with implantation of glaucoma drainage devices. A 70-year-old male with a history of primary open angle glaucoma and dry eye disease underwent placement of glaucoma drainage devices with antimetabolite application in both eyes. Prior to placement, minimal refractive error was noted on manifest refraction. Several years later, the patient was referred for decreased vision and corneal irregularity. Examination showed pathologic corneal curvature, superior corneal thinning, and epithelial demarcation lines immediately anterior to the glaucoma drainage devices in both eyes. The epithelium remained intact with no evidence of limbal stem cell deficiency. Manifest refraction revealed a large change in both eyes. Topography was used to confirm the presence of irregular corneal curvature anterior to the glaucoma drainage devices. Dellen-like keratopathy with superior thinning is a rare sequela after implantation of a glaucoma drainage device that must be considered in elderly patients who undergo glaucoma surgery. It is likely related to a combination of tear film alteration related to previously large anterior blebs, antimetabolite application, and aqueous humor flow patterns around the drainage devices. Treatment should focus on lubrication.
文摘AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab(IVR)with panretinal photocoagulation(PRP)followed by trabeculectomy compared with Ahmed glaucoma valve(AGV)implantation in neovascular glaucoma(NVG).METHODS:This was a retrospective comparative study.We reviewed the cases of a total of 45 eyes from 45 NVG patients among which 23 eyes underwent AGV implantation and the other 22 underwent trabeculectomy. The causes of neovascular glaucoma included:diabetic retinopathy(25 eyes),and retinal vein occlusion(20 eyes).All patients received preoperative IVR combined with postoperative PRP. The mean best-corrected visual acuities(BCVA)were converted to the logarithms of the minimum angle of resolution(log MAR)for the statisitical analyses.Intraocular pressure(IOP),the log MAR BCVA and surgical complications were evaluated before and after surgery.The follow-up period was 12 mo.RESULTS:A total of 39 cases showed complete regression of iris neovascularization at 7d after injection,and 6 cases showed a small amount of residual iris neovascularization. The success rates were 81.8% and 82.6% at 12 mo after trabeculectomy and AGV implantation,respectively. In the trabeculectomy group,the log MAR BCVA improved at the last follow-up in 14 eyes,remained stable in 6 eyes and decreased in 2 eyes. In 4 cases,slight hyphemas developed after trabeculectomy. A shallow anterior chamber developed in 2 cases and 2 vitreous hemorrhages. In the AGV group,the log MAR BCVA improved in 14 eyes,remained stable in 5 eyes and decreased in 4 eyes. Slight hyphemas developed in 3 cases,and a shallow anterior chamber in 3 cases. The mean postoperative IOP was significantly lower in both groups after surgery(F=545.468,P〈0.05),and the mean postoperative log MAR BCVA was also significantly improved(F=10.964,P〈0.05)with no significant difference between two groups.CONCLUSION:It is safe and effective to treat NVG with this combined procedure,and we found similar results after IVR+AGV implantation+PRP and IVR+trabeculectomy+PRP in eyes with NVG.
文摘The results from the tube versus trabeculectomy(TVT)study provided the evidence to support the use of aqueous shunt surgery and its increasing popularity in the world.The Ahmed versus Baerveldt(AVB)study,a randomized controlled study,compared the efficacy and safety between two of the most commonly used glaucoma drainage implants.A significant proportion of the participants had failed trabeculectomy,neovascular or uveitic glaucoma.The 5-year results showed that the cumulative probability for failure is significantly lower for Baerveldt compared to Ahmed group(52.3%vs.40.0%,P=0.039).The most common reason for failure was high intraocular pressure(IOP)but 4%of the Baerveldt group has refractory hypotony.Both surgeries were also effective in reducing dependency on intra-ocular pressure lowering medications but the Baerveldt group is superior in this aspect(median of 1 medication compared to 2 medications for Ahmed group).Both surgeries experienced 60-70%rate of complications but most were self-limiting.The most common long-term complication was corneal decompensation(10%).Overall,the results of the AVB study mirrored the results from the Ahmed Baerveldt Comparison(ABC)study.In conclusion,the 5-year report from the AVB study suggested that the Baerveldt tube is more appropriate for eyes which require much lower IOP such as eyes with advanced glaucoma or in young patients.The Ahmed tube would be more suitable for patients who are at risk of hypotony(such as uveitic and neovascular glaucoma)and those who require immediate IOP lowering after surgery.
文摘AIM:To compare the surgical outcomes of glaucoma drainage device implantation(GDI)and trans-scleral neodymium:YAG cyclophotocoagulation(CPC)in the management of refractory glaucoma after Descemetstripping automated endothelial keratoplasty(DSAEK).METHODS:This retrospective study on observational case series enrolled 29 patients who underwent DSAEK and posterior anti-glaucoma surgery(15 with GDI and 14 with CPC).The main outcome measures were intraocular pressure(IOP),glaucoma surgery success rate(defined as IOP of 6–21 mm Hg without additional anti-glaucoma operation),number of glaucoma medications,endothelial graft status,and best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA).RESULTS:The mean follow-up time was 34.1 and 21.0mo for DSAEK or glaucoma surgeries,both for the GDI and CPC groups.Both groups showed significant IOP reduction after glaucoma surgery.The GDI group presented a significantly higher success rate in IOP control than the CPC group(60%vs 21.4%,P=0.03).Both procedures significantly decreased the number of glaucoma medications(P=0.03).Forty percent and 57%of cases in the GDI and the CPC group,respectively,experienced endothelial graft failure during follow-up(P=0.36).Significantly worse BCVA after surgery was observed in the CPC group but not in the GDI group.CONCLUSION:Both GDI and CPC significantly decrease IOP in eyes with glaucoma after DSAEK.GDI is preferable to CPC in refractory glaucoma cases after DSAEK,as it manifests a significantly higher success rate for IOP control,similar endothelial graft failure rate,and relatively preserves BCVA than CPC.
文摘目的评价Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入治疗人工晶体眼青光眼的疗效。方法回顾性分析8例(8眼)闭角型青光眼合并白内障行超声乳化白内障及人工晶体或联合房角分离术后眼压不能控制的患者,均行Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术治疗,随访时间为术后1~36个月,随访内容主要包括患者术后视力及末次随访眼压、手术成功率及并发症情况。结果 8例患者引流阀植入术完全成功率为87.5%(7/8),部分成功率为12.5%(1/8),总成功率为100.0%(8/8)。术后视力改善3眼(37.5%),不变5眼(62.5%)。患者术后眼压为(11.25±2.92)mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 k Pa),低于术前的(47.50±9.24)mm Hg,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。患者出现1例并发症为浅前房,保守治疗后恢复。结论 Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术治疗人工晶体眼青光眼安全有效、成功率高、并发症少,可以作为闭角型青光眼合并白内障患者超声乳化白内障及人工晶体植入或联合房角分离术术后眼压不能控制的首选治疗方式之一。
文摘Glaucoma drainage devices have traditionally been reserved for refractory glaucoma.However,there is an increasing body of evidence to suggest the use of these implants at an earlier stage in the surgical management of glaucoma.We describe the mechanics behind their function as well as the various implants available.The implants vary in size,surface area and composition and hence the surgical implantation of these devices are described in detail.The knowledge of such devices and their potential complications is fundamental for the successful management of patients who undergo aqueous-shunt surgery.Careful patient selection and optimal postoperative management is critical to the successful patient outcomes.