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Aqueous shunts. Molteno versus Schocket.

R P Wilson1, L Cantor, L J Katz

  • 1Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1992
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The double-plate Molteno implant lowered intraocular pressure more effectively than the Schocket shunt in glaucoma patients. Visual acuity and complication rates were similar between the two surgical treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Medical Device Comparison

Background:

  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) management is crucial in glaucoma treatment.
  • Glaucoma drainage devices aim to reduce IOP and prevent optic nerve damage.
  • Comparing the efficacy of different glaucoma surgical implants is essential for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of the Schocket shunt versus the double-plate Molteno implant in lowering intraocular pressure.
  • To evaluate secondary outcomes including visual acuity, glaucoma medication use, and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial was conducted.
  • Patients were randomized to receive either the Schocket shunt or the double-plate Molteno implant.

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  • Intraocular pressure and other relevant clinical parameters were monitored postoperatively.

    • Main Results:

    • The double-plate Molteno implant resulted in a statistically significant lower intraocular pressure at 6 months compared to the Schocket shunt.
    • No statistically significant differences were observed in postoperative visual acuity between the two groups.
    • Glaucoma medication requirements and complication rates were comparable between the Schocket shunt and Molteno implant.

    Conclusions:

    • The double-plate Molteno implant demonstrates superior efficacy in reducing intraocular pressure compared to the Schocket shunt at 6 months post-surgery.
    • Both surgical interventions offer similar safety profiles regarding visual acuity and complication rates.
    • These findings aid in selecting appropriate glaucoma drainage devices for IOP management.