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Fig. 5.1 Ahmed implant Fig. 5.2 Molteno implant (single plate) Fig. 5.3 Molteno implant (double plate ) Fig. 5.4 Baelverdt implants Fig. 5.5 Eagle Vision implant Table 5.1 Commercially-available glaucoma…

Fig. 16.1 The Ahmed Valve. The valved device developed by Ahmed consists of a silicone drainage tub connected to a plate in silicone, polypropylene or polyethylene, in a range of…

Fig. 18.1 Superficial scleral flap, note that no diathermy is performed on episcleral vessels Fig. 18.2 Superficial scleral flap sculpture with mini-Crescent knife Fig. 18.3 Superficial scleral flap dissection in…

Fig. 4.1 Rational and presumed mechanism of action of the viscocanalostomy procedure. The viscocanalostomy aims to restore the physiological drainage pathway for the aqueous through the Schlemm Canal and the…

Fig. 11.1 Gold Micro-Shunt. The GMS is a device consisting of two wings that are fused together; it is rectangular and is equipped with a rounded proximal edge that enters…

Fig. 3.1 Exposure of the operating field . The first step of the procedure is the correct exposure of the operating field; this will provide the surgeon with easy access…

Fig. 12.1 The injector for the XEN implant. The XEN injector is preloaded and disposable (mono-use) Fig. 12.2 Close-up of the distal portion of the injector. The implant is contained…

Fig. 14.1 Each type of laser emits a specific wavelength of energy and this determines its mechanism of action There are various types of laser treatments, suitable for every form…

Fig. 17.1 First 300 mcr of thickness scleral flap sculpture , advancing the incision in clear cornea Fig. 17.2 Second scleral flap sculpture and inner Schlemm’s canal wall exposition; Descemet…

Fig. 8.1 iStent. This is a very small L-shaped device in non-ferromagnetic titanium, coated in heparin to assist self-priming. The most recent model is 1 mm long, 0.33 mm thick…