Valved Glaucoma Drainage Devices in Pediatric Glaucoma

Abstract

Glaucoma drainage devices, such as the Ahmed glaucoma valve, have moderate long-term success rates in pediatric patients with glaucoma. In pediatric patients, the first GDD is successful in 46% to 70% of patients at 5 years with medications, and the second GDD is successful in 37% to 75% of patients at 5 years after the subsequent surgery.