Achieving an Ideal Position of the Tube in Anterior Chamber: A New Approach. Issue 1 (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Harsh; Gupta, Avnindra; Gupta, Viney
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmology @ point of care. Volume 1:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: Ahmed glaucoma valve -- Anterior chamber -- Glaucoma drainage device -- Tube; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.5301/oapoc.0000012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-3685

Abstract

Aim: To describe a novel technique of tube placement in the anterior chamber. Methods: In this technique, the extra cut piece of the tube is used to provide a hinge/fulcrum such that the main tube entering the anterior chamber would be angulated posteriorly away from the cornea. Results: The tube entering the anterior chamber is angulated posteriorly. Conclusions: Using a fulcrum beneath the tube would assist in posterior positioning of the tube and prevent long-term tube endothelial touch.