Research Article: Intraoperative Customized Reduction in Baerveldt Implant Plate Size in Elderly Patients with Glaucoma and Short Eyes
Introduction:
Older age and short axial length of the eye have been reported to be risk factors for hypotony and suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) after glaucoma surgery. , Postoperative hypotony should be avoided in these high-risk eyes. A larger glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) plate size may lead to a greater degree of IOP reduction and increase the risk of postoperative hypotony in elderly patients with short eyes. , Additionally, a larger GDI plate area has been reported to result in a higher frequency of postoperative…
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