Tube Shunt Surgery for Glaucoma
Tube shunt surgery, also known as glaucoma drainage device implantation or glaucoma tube surgery, is a surgical procedure used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma, particularly those in whom other treatments like medications, laser treatments, or trabeculectomy have failed or are not suitable. It involves the implantation of a small device that helps drain fluid from the eye, reducing the pressure that damages the optic nerve.
1. Purpose of the Surgery
Tube shunt surgery is typically performed when:
Medications and other surgical treatments (such as trabeculectomy) are insufficient to control intraocular pressure.
There is a high risk of failure with traditional surgeries due to scarring or other factors.
Complex types of glaucoma are present, such as:
Neovascular glaucoma (glaucoma with abnormal blood vessel growth).
Uveitic glaucoma (glaucoma associated with eye inflammation).
Congenital or pediatric glaucoma.
The goal is to preserve remaining vision by preventing further optic nerve damage caused by high eye pressure.
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Capsular Tension Segment (CTS) + Capsular tension rings + transitory capsular bag retractors for the management of a case of cataract surgery with profound zonular weakness.
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Management of Floppy Eyelid Associated With Down’s Syndrome:
4 months-old baby girl associated with Down’s syndrome presented with a history of eversion of both upper lids during sleep and while crying since birth. There was no history of sleep apnea and no mechanical stimuli over eyelids. Examination under anesthesia revealed gross laxity with thick and rubbery tarsi in both the upper and lower lids. Serious corneal complication (Corneal descemetoceles ) was present in both eyes.
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Neovascular glaucoma is a type of secondary glaucoma, which means it develops as a complication of another eye condition. It occurs due to the abnormal growth of new blood vessels on the iris (the colored part of the eye) or the angle where the iris and cornea meet. These new blood vessels can block the normal flow of fluid within the eye, leading to increased intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss if left untreated.
The most common underlying cause of neovascular glaucoma is usually related to conditions that cause poor blood flow to the eye, such as:
Diabetic Retinopathy: A complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina.
Retinal Vein Occlusion: A blockage in the veins that carry blood away from the retina.
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A blockage in the main artery supplying blood to the retina.
Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A severe form of retinal vein occlusion.
The treatment of neovascular glaucoma often involves managing the underlying condition that caused it, along with specific glaucoma treatments like eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery to reduce intraocular pressure and preserve vision.
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Pediatric eye Examination
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Pediatric eye Examination
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