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Baerveldt-350 with adjunctive goniotomy: One-year outcomes.
Sean R Smith1, Jacob A Kanter2, Aysenur Musaogullari1
1Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, 924 E. 57th St, Suite 104, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
|February 12, 2026
Summary
Non-valved aqueous shunt implantation with excisional goniotomy effectively lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) and medication use one year post-surgery. This glaucoma surgery demonstrates favorable outcomes compared to other procedures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Intraocular Pressure Management
Background:
- Glaucoma management often requires surgical intervention to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Non-valved aqueous shunts are a common surgical option for glaucoma.
- Excisional goniotomy can be used to enhance aqueous outflow.
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