Clinical ophthalmology
Safety and Efficacy of the Ahmed ClearPath versus Ahmed ClearPath Small Tube at Six Months: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study
By Kelvin Shi, Emily A. Dorairaj, Shibal Bhartiya and 9 others.
Abstract
Purpose
To compare the safety and efficacy of the Ahmed ClearPath® (ACP) and Ahmed ClearPath® Small Tube (ACP-ST) in the management of glaucoma.
Methods
This retrospective comparative study included 15 ACP eyes and 15 ACP-ST eyes. Outcomes compared through 6 months included intraoperative pressure (IOP), medication burden, surgical success, BCVA, and complications. Complete surgical success was definied as a ≥ 20% reduction in IOP from baseline with postoperative IOP > 5 mmHg and no additional glaucoma surgery or medication.
