The outcome of the Ahmad Glaucoma Valve implantation for refractory glaucoma in Kuwait.

Aim: To assess the outcomes and incidence of postoperative complications of Ahmad Glaucoma Valve implant in eyes with complicated glaucoma performed in Kuwait.

Method: This is a retrospective study done at the Al-Bahar Eye Center in Kuwait. Charts of all patients who underwent Ahmad Glaucoma Valve implant at the Al-Bahar Ophthalmic Center in Kuwait between 2006 and 2009 were reviewed.

Cataract and ocular hypertension in children on inhaled corticosteroid therapy.

Purpose: To ascertain the incidence of posterior subcapsular cataract and ocular hypertension in a cohort of children < or = 12 years on inhaled steroid therapy.

Patients And Methods: In this prospective study, a detailed history regarding corticosteroid therapy was obtained for children attending an asthma clinic. The presence and type of lens changes (cataract) was recorded and intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured.

Incidence and management of elevated intraocular pressure after silicone oil injection.

Purpose: To determine the incidence and clinical features of chronic elevated intraocular pressure after pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection for complicated retinal detachments, and to evaluate the clinical management of eyes with secondary glaucoma.

Methods: This was an observational consecutive case series of 450 eyes in 447 patients who were treated with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection. Patients who developed secondary glaucoma were treated medically with antiglaucoma medications and surgically with glaucoma drainage implants placed in an inferior quadrant.

Travoprost: a potent ocular hypotensive agent.

Travoprost (isopropyl (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(1E,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[alpha,alpha,alpha,trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy]-1butenyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate) is an isopropyl ester prodrug and a high-affinity, selective FP prostaglandin- receptor full agonist. This prodrug is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue, which in appropriate cases is administered topically for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The isopropyl ester prodrug is rapidly hydrolyzed by esterases in the cornea to the biologically active, free acid.