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A new, safer method of applying antimetabolites during glaucoma filtering surgery.

Authors :
Melo AB
Spaeth GL
Source :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging] 2010 May-Jun; Vol. 41 (3), pp. 383-5.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Blebs resulting from glaucoma filtration surgery tend to result in lower intraocular pressure and to be associated with fewer complications when they are diffuse and spread over the globe rather than localized to the area over the scleral flap. One way to achieve this type of bleb morphology is by applying the antimetabolite to a larger area than the one usually used in the past, in which the antimetabolite was placed only over the area of the scleral flap. In this article, the authors present a safe and inexpensive technique, which consists of using sponges with long, colored tails. This allows applying antimetabolite as far under the Tenon's capsule as desired without the risk of losing the sponges in the sub-Tenon's space.<br /> (Copyright 2010, SLACK Incorporated.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1542-8877
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20507025
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20100430-14