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Long term results after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for uncontrolled glaucoma are retrospectively examined.
The development of intraocular pressure, visual acuity, number of glaucoma medication, number of complications and necessity of revision operations after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for uncontrolled glaucoma is examined yearly for a period of 4 years.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| glaucoma, surgery, Ahmed valve | Patients with uncontrolled glaucoma undergoing Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for intraocular pressure reduction. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed valve | Procedure | The flexible plate 7 (FP7) model (New World Medical) was implanted in patients with uncontrolled glaucoma. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| intraocular pressure reduction | The reduction of intraocular pressure after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is observed over a period of 4 years. | 4 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| development of visual acuity | The development of visual acuity after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is being examined over a period of 4 years. | 4 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| reduction of glaucoma medication | The number of glaucoma medication after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation are being examined over a period of 4 years. | 4 years |
| postoperative complications | Possible postoperative complications after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation are being examined over a period of 4 years. |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients suffering from uncontrolled glaucoma, most often after multiple ocular surgery.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Karin R Pillunat, MD | University Dresden, Eye Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Eye Clinic Dresden | Dresden | Saxony | 01307 | Germany |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005901 | Glaucoma |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009798 | Ocular Hypertension |
| D005128 | Eye Diseases |
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| 4 years |
| need for revision operation | The need for revision operations after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is being examined over a period of 4 years. | 4 years |