[Artificial drainage devices--history, indications].
Glaucoma is a degenerative optic neuropathy progressive, multifactorial, which can lead to blindness. Blindness in patients with glaucoma is defined as visual field reduction below 10 degrees. Artificial drainage systems are a solution for refractory to medication, laser treatment or conventional surgery. Used by over 100 years, improved with good surgical technique and careful patient follow-up surgery, postoperative results are satisfactory.
Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţe Oftalmologice Bucureşti. RAMONA.BARAC@LIVE.COM
Ileana Ramona
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Barac
Monica
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