After this lab, the resident/student will be able to:
Objectives:
- Understand the indications and steps involved in traditional glaucoma fistulizing surgery (e.g., trabs and tubes).
- Create a partial thickness scleral flap of appropriate dimensions for trabeculectomy.
- Insert the ExPress glaucoma shunt under the scleral flap, and suture the flap closed with appropriate tension over the shunt.
- Suture the tube shunt plate (Baerveldt or Ahmed) into the appropriate scleral location.
- Place the tube shunt into the anterior chamber of laboratory eyes.
Reading materials:
Chapters 4, 8, and 39 of Kahook’s recent “Essentials of Glaucoma Surgery” required for the lab (attached). Additional chapters are provided but not required in the attachment.
Chapter 8
- Glaucoma Incisional Surgery for Open-Angle Glaucomas
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation
Looking forward to scleral action with you including flapping and tunneling!
Please double bag any eye waste in the red Biohazard bags and call Maintenance at 412-647-3370 for biohazard pick up.
