title: Ahmed glaucoma valve in children: A review.
abstract: Pediatric glaucoma is potentially a blinding disease. Although goniotomy and trabeculotomy are associated with good early success rates, eventually 20% of these procedures fail and many children will require additional surgery to control the IOP in the long-term. In this review, we reported that adequate IOP control can be achieved with the placement of Ahmed glaucoma valve and can last 5 or more years. However, most patients will need one or more glaucoma medications at some point after surgery. In addition, the implants may be associated with pupillary irregularities, lenticular opacification as well as tube-related complications, particularly in the first year of life, as the globe is enlarging with age.
authors: Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
authors: Nariman
authors: N
authors: Nassiri
authors: Kouros
authors: K
authors: Nouri-Mahdavi
authors: Anne L
authors: AL
authors: Coleman
keywords: Ahmed glaucoma valve; Children; Glaucoma; Management
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