TJ-CEO
2016 , Vol 11 , Num 1
Seton Surgery
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Eye Clinic, Ankara/TURKEY
Seton implants are being used more frequently in the treatment of glaucoma, both as the primary procedure of choice and following failure of trabeculectomy operations. The mostly used devices are: Molteno drainage device, Baerveldt glaucoma implant and Ahmed glaucoma valve. The purpose of this review is to analyze advantages and disadvantages, indications and complications of glaucoma implants in use.
Keywords :
Seton surgery, intraocular pressure