Relationship between Glaucoma Drainage Device Size and Intraocular Pressure Control: Does Size Matter?

Cooper D Rodgers; Alissa M Meyer; Mark B Sherwood

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1212

Relationship between Glaucoma Drainage Device Size and Intraocular Pressure Control: Does Size Matter?

J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2017 Jan-Apr;11(1):1-2. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1212. Epub 2017 Jan 18.

Authors

Cooper D Rodgers¹, Alissa M Meyer¹, Mark B Sherwood²

Affiliations

¹ Research Assistant, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, USA.
² Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Abstract

There is ambiguity in the literature regarding whether a larger glaucoma drainage device (GDD) achieves a lower long-term intraocular pressure (IOP). There is some evidence on both sides, but overall there seems to be an optimal surface area of approximately 200-250 mm² beyond which there may be little advantage to increasing the plate size for most patients.

How to cite this article: Rodgers CD, Meyer AM, Sherwood MB. Relationship between Glaucoma Drainage Device Size and Intraocular Pressure Control: Does Size Matter? J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2017;11(1):1-2.

Keywords: Baerveldt; Glaucoma; Glaucoma drainage device; Intraocular pressure; Molteno, Retrospective study; Visual acuity..

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Editorial