36-Month Outcomes of Ahmed ClearPath Glaucoma Drainage Device in Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Ahmed ClearPath (ACP) 250 mm glaucoma drainage device (GDD) in managing refractory primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective case series focused on adult patients diagnosed with severe POAG who underwent implantation of an ACP GDD. Over a 36-month follow-up period, data on intraocular pressure (IOP), the number of glaucoma medications, and complications were recorded.

Long-Term Efficacy of Successful Excisional Goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade.

Purpose: To report clinical outcomes of successful excisional goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB), through 60 months.

Patients And Methods: This was a noncomparative, single-surgeon, retrospective review of eyes receiving successful KDB goniotomy with or without concomitant phacoemulsification between October 2015 and January 2016 with five years of uninterrupted follow-up. Intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and complications were recorded.