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Purpose:To compare the efficacy and safety of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation in the superior versus inferior quadrants.
Methods: In a non-randomized clinical trial and over a period of two years, consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma underwent AGV implantation in the superior or inferior quadrants. Main outcome measures included best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, complications and success rate (defined as at least 30% IOP reduction below preoperative values and 5\
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in superior site |
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| 2 | Experimental | patients with refractory glaucoma who were candidate for AGV implantation allocated in inferior site |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| AGV implantation | Procedure |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005901 | Glaucoma |
| ID | Term |
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| D009798 | Ocular Hypertension |
| D005128 | Eye Diseases |
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