- Exclusively covers entire range and use of glaucoma drainage devices
- Helps glaucoma surgeons select the most appropriate device for their patients
- Provides step by step description of surgical techniques with images and videos
- Includes case-based discussions on different pathologies
- Covers complications and their management
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the use of glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) in various clinical settings, and covers aspects ranging from the basics to managing complications. The aim of this work is to provide readers with a practical go-to desktop book to assist in and enhance their surgical competence with glaucoma drainage devices.
Starting with the history of GDDs, it addresses various devices, their models and modifications, and highlights their advantages and disadvantages through numerous illustrations. The indications for the drainage devices are discussed in detail, using patient cases with photographs. The book describes the techniques for all devices in detail, which are explained further in accompanyin videos.
After covering the basic techniques, the book provides extensive notes on modifications that may be required in various case presentations such as congenital glaucoma, post-penetrating keratoplasty with extensive peripheral synechiae, and procedure through pars plans etc. Complications and their management are subsequently addressed.
The book is an essential guide to help surgeons match patients to the most suitable device, and to support patients from preparation through post-operative care. Primarily intended for glaucoma surgeons, it offers a valuable resource for fellows in training, and all who have an interest in glaucoma surgery.
Table of Contents- The Glaucoma Treatment Paradigm: An Overview
- Indications of Glaucoma Drainage Implant
- The Glaucoma Drainage Devices: Types and Models
- Preparing the Patient for the Glaucoma Drainage Device Surgery
- The Ideal Glaucoma Drainage Device: Which One to Choose?
- Surgical Technique of Implantation: AGV, Limbal Variant
- Pars Plana Ahmed Glaucoma Valve: Surgical Technique
- Surgical Technique for Baerveldt Glaucoma Devices
- Molteno Implants: Surgical Technique
- AADI Technique
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices in Special Cases
- Combined Surgeries: Glaucoma Drainage Devices and Cataract
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices (Ahmed Glaucoma Valve) in Penetrating Keratoplasty-Associated Glaucoma
- Combined Surgeries: Glaucoma Drainage Devices with Boston KPro
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices in Children
- Modifications of Surgical Techniques in Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices: Complications and Their Management
- Postoperative Care and Follow-Up of the Patient with Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- Histological Considerations of Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- Economic Considerations of Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- Quality of Life Following Glaucoma Drainage Device Surgery
- Important Clinical Trials in Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- Newer Devices for Aqueous Drainage
