Molteno implant is a _____ based episcleral implant used as a glaucoma drainage device
#2
_____ implant is a silicon based, glaucoma drainage device (GDD)/seton/aqueous shunt, and carries the risk of postoperative hypotony due to excessive aqueous drainage (since it is valveless)
#3
iStent is a _____ based glaucoma drainage mini-shunt
#4
_____ implant is a glaucoma drainage device
#5
Ahmed glaucoma valve is a _____ based episcleral implant used as a glaucoma drainage device
#6
_____ implant is a silicon based, glaucoma drainage device (GDD)/seton/aqueous shunt, and carries the risk of postoperative hypotony due to excessive aqueous drainage (since it is valveless)
#7
_____ is the ideal method to visualize the fundus, especially for observing the optic-disc changes of glaucoma.
#8
Ex-Press™ glaucoma implant (Mini Shunt) is used in _____ to increase aqueous drainage
Hint: surgery
#9
_____ is used to measure intraocular pressure (IOP)
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Flashcard 1: Molteno implant is a _____ based episcleral implant used as a glaucoma drainage device
Answer: silicone and polypropelene
Flashcard 2: _____ implant is a silicon based, glaucoma drainage device (GDD)/seton/aqueous shunt, and carries the risk of postoperative hypotony due to excessive aqueous drainage (since it is valveless)
Answer: Baerveldt
Flashcard 3: iStent is a _____ based glaucoma drainage mini-shunt
Answer: titanium
Flashcard 4: _____ implant is a glaucoma drainage device
Answer: Ex-Press
Flashcard 5: Ahmed glaucoma valve is a _____ based episcleral implant used as a glaucoma drainage device
Answer: silicone
Flashcard 6: _____ implant is a silicon based, glaucoma drainage device (GDD)/seton/aqueous shunt, and carries the risk of postoperative hypotony due to excessive aqueous drainage (since it is valveless)
Answer: Baerveldt
Flashcard 7: _____ is the ideal method to visualize the fundus, especially for observing the optic-disc changes of glaucoma.
Answer: Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Flashcard 8: Ex-Press™ glaucoma implant (Mini Shunt) is used in _____ to increase aqueous drainage
Answer: MIGS
Flashcard 9: _____ is used to measure intraocular pressure (IOP)
