Effects of Glaucoma Tube Surgery on Corneal Endothelial Cells: A Review

Eye Contact Lens. 2016 Jul;42(4):221-4. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000171.

Abstract

The etiology of corneal decompensation after aqueous shunt implantation remains poorly understood. With the use of anterior segment optical coherence tomography and specular microscopy, the relationship of these implants to the surrounding tissues can be investigated over time. This article will review the current knowledge pertaining to endothelial cell loss related to glaucoma and surgery and highlight possible causes that have been proposed for endothelial cell loss after aqueous shunt implantation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aqueous Humor / physiology
  • Corneal Diseases / etiology
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Endothelial Cells / pathology
  • Endothelial Cells / physiology
  • Endothelium, Corneal / diagnostic imaging
  • Endothelium, Corneal / pathology
  • Endothelium, Corneal / physiopathology*
  • Endothelium, Corneal / surgery*
  • Fibrosis / prevention & control
  • Fibrosis / therapy
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Trabeculectomy / adverse effects