Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device: Theory, technique and results

• Autores: Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, Amandeep S. Rai
• Localización: Journal of Emmetropia: Journal of Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgery, ISSN-e 2171-4703, Vol. 4, Nº. 2, 2013, págs. 105-114
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • ABSTRACT: The Ex-PRESS glaucoma filtration device (Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX , USA) is designed to drain aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space and form a filtration bleb, akin to a trabeculectomy. In this article we will review the surgical indications, preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques and postoperative considerations of this ophthalmic device