The Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Refractory Glaucoma: Experiences in Southwest Ethiopia
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The Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Refractory Glaucoma: Experiences in Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND The management of refractory glaucoma is a challenging task for any glaucoma surgeon. This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation in refractory glaucomas in South-West Ethiopia. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted on the charts of consecutive patients treated with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation at Jimma University Specialized Hospit...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1029-1857,1029-1857
DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v25i3.10