Starflo glaucoma implant: early experience in Hungary

Rom J Ophthalmol. 2016 Jan-Mar;60(1):14-7.

Abstract

Aim: To present the early experience with the implantation technique, safety and efficiency of STARflo device for open angle glaucoma (OAG).

Methods: referring intra- and postoperative clinical experience with a series of seven cases in three glaucoma centers in Hungary.

Results: No intraoperative complications were observed. Postoperative inflammatory signs disappeared rapidly. The mean IOP reduction was from 27.6 ± 5.0 mmHg to 18.9 ± 3.4 mmHg (32% reduction/ patient) at six months postoperatively.

Conclusion: STARflo implant was safe and (except for one case with neovascular glaucoma) effective in our cases. The learning curve for experienced anterior segment surgeons was short.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hungary
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Learning Curve
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity