Silicone implant for surgery of therapy-refractory glaucomas
Von Denffer, H.; Wertheimer, R.
Klinische Monatsblatter für Augenheilkunde 189(2): 176-177
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2165 PMID: 3761998 Document Number: 271283
A silicone implant for surgery of refractory glaucomas has been developed. It consists of a tube 0.64 mm in diameter glued to the upper surface of a plate resembling a contact lens. The surgical procedure, which is similar to a trabeculectomy, is described.
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