Trabeculectomy With MMC Versus Ahmed Glaucoma Implant for Treatment of Pediatric Aphakic Glaucoma

In this randomized clinical trial we compare trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C (T+MMC) and Ahmed glaucoma implant (AGI) in treatment of aphakic glaucoma in children under 16 years of age.Complete and qualified success were defined as 5≤IOP≤21mmHg without and with medication respectively and we came to this point that; T+MMC and AGI are comparable in terms of success rate and complications in pediatric aphakic glaucoma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• congenital cataract
• history of cataract surgery
• under 16 years old
• Ocular pressure more than 21 mmHg

Exclusion Criteria:

• interruption of the follow up before 6 month
• Anterior segment dysgenesis