Paul Glaucoma Implant Versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Childhood Glaucoma

Paul Glaucoma Implant Versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Childhood Glaucoma

A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of Paul glaucoma implant and Ahmed glaucoma valve in refractory childhood glaucoma patients

A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at Al Watany Eye Hospital in Egypt. Patients with refractory primary or secondary childhood glaucoma who glaucoma specialist has decided to perform a tube implant to control their intraocular pressure are randomized to receive either Paul or Ahmed glaucoma drainage devices.

Patients will be followed up for at least one year during which the following data are collected.

Age, sex, laterality, preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure and glaucoma medications at 1,3,6, 9, and 12 months visits. Any intraoperative or postoperative complications will be recorded

Inclusion Criteria:

• Childhood glaucoma patients (whether primary or secondary) including Juvenile open angle glaucoma if the age at the time of surgery was ≤18 years.
• The included patients are those with refractory glaucoma who require a tube to control their intraocular pressure.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any patient with incomplete data or has a follow-up less than 1 year will be excluded from the study.