Corneal endothelial cell loss after Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device implantation in the anterior chamber.

Purpose: To investigate central and peripheral corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) in relation to Baerveldt (BV) glaucoma drainage device (GDD) tube corneal (TC) distance.

Methods: Prospective study of all patients scheduled for glaucoma tube surgery with 36 months follow-up. A BV GDD was inserted into the anterior chamber (AC).

[Severe visual loss caused by autoimmune retinopathy].

Background: Autoimmune retinopathy (AIR) is a rare disorder which may present as a paraneoplastic syndrome. AIR is associated with the presence of anti-retinal antibodies. These antibodies are assumed to cause damage to the retina, resulting in progressive vision loss.

Baerveldt drainage tube motility in the anterior chamber.

Purpose: To investigate the stability in position of the Baerveldt glaucoma drainage tube over time and to study movement of the drainage tube in the anterior chamber (AC) under varying light conditions.

Methods: This prospective study included 70 eyes with implantation of a Baerveldt glaucoma drainage tube in the anterior chamber. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) images were made preoperatively to quantify AC depth.