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The ex-press mini glaucoma shunt: technique and experience.

Steven R Sarkisian1

  • 1University of Oklahoma, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Glaucoma Service, 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104.

Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 10, 2010
PubMed
Summary

The Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt offers a minimally invasive surgical option for glaucoma management, bypassing traditional trabeculectomy with a novel device. Clinical experience highlights its effectiveness in improving patient outcomes and visual recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Devices
  • Glaucoma Treatment

Background:

  • Glaucoma management often involves surgical intervention to reduce intraocular pressure.
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) aims to improve patient outcomes and visual recovery through smaller incisions.
  • The Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt represents an advancement in MIGS, offering an alternative to traditional procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surgical technique for implanting the Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt.
  • To highlight the clinical experience and outcomes associated with the Ex-Press device.

Main Methods:

  • The Ex-Press device shunts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to a subconjunctival reservoir.
  • Surgical implantation technique is detailed, emphasizing preservation of scleral and iris tissue.
Keywords:
GlaucomaImplantationSurgical Technique

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  • Review of international clinical data and implantation experience.

    • Main Results:

    • The Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt has been implanted over 35,000 times worldwide.
    • The device functions similarly to trabeculectomy but without tissue removal.
    • Focus on smaller incisions aligns with modern ophthalmic surgery trends.

    Conclusions:

    • The Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt is a well-established international glaucoma device.
    • Its technique offers a less invasive approach compared to traditional glaucoma surgeries.
    • Clinical experience suggests positive patient outcomes and visual recovery.