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Modifications of Surgical Techniques in Glaucoma Drainage Devices

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Glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) are used to redirect the aqueous humor to a subconjunctival/subtenon extraocular reservoir in order to reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP). GDDs are frequently implanted in eyes with a previous trabeculectomy, uveitis, and presence of upper perilimbic conjunctival scar or neovascular glaucoma. A GDD consists of a tube that connects the intraocular space directly to the subtenon space or to a valved or non-valved plate. These plates are available in various materials, sizes, and designs and are sutured to the sclera between the rectus muscles [1].

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  1. Penido Burnier Institute, Campinas, Brazil

    Kleyton Barella

  2. Glaucoma Service, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

    Kleyton Barella & Vital Paulino Costa

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Barella, K., Costa, V.P. (2019). Modifications of Surgical Techniques in Glaucoma Drainage Devices. In: Gandhi, M., Bhartiya, S. (eds) Glaucoma Drainage Devices. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5773-2_16

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