The PAUL Glaucoma Implant
edited by Victor Koh | Paul Chew | Keith Barton
Chapter 14B
Corneal decompensation post-glaucoma drainage device implantation
Pages 147–151
Abstract
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) play a crucial role in its surgical management. These implants, including the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, Baerveldt implant, Molteno implant, and PAUL® Glaucoma Implant (PGI), facilitate aqueous humor drainage to lower intraocular pressure, particularly in cases of advanced, refractory glaucoma or failed filtering surgery. Despite their efficacy, GDD implantation is associated with complications, including corneal endothelial cell loss, which can lead to corneal decompensation. This chapter explores the impact of GDDs on corneal health, focusing on the mechanisms, risk factors, and management of corneal decompensation post-GDD implantation.
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Dayna Y, Chai C, Manotosh R. Corneal decompensation post-glaucoma drainage device implantation. In: Koh V, Chew P, Barton K, editors. The PAUL Glaucoma Implant. Amsterdam: Kugler Publications; 2026. p. 147-151.
Dayna, Y., Chai, C., Manotosh, R. (2026). Corneal decompensation post-glaucoma drainage device implantation. In V. Koh, P. Chew, & K. Barton (Eds.), The PAUL Glaucoma Implant (pp. 147-151). Kugler Publications.
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author = {Dayna, Yong Wei Wei and Chai, Charmaine and Manotosh, Ray},
title = {Corneal decompensation post-glaucoma drainage device implantation},
booktitle = {The PAUL Glaucoma Implant},
editor = {Koh, Victor and Chew, Paul and Barton, Keith},
publisher = {Kugler Publications},
address = {Amsterdam},
year = {2026},
pages = {147-151},
isbn = {978-90-6299-335-2}
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