Abstract
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Gold Micro Shunt (GMS) implantation to the supraciliary space in patients with glaucoma. A total of 38 patients with glaucoma with uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) underwent implantation of the GMS in this prospective 2-center study. Intraocular pressure and surgical complications. A total of 38 patients with glaucoma participated. The mean follow-up time was 11.7 months. The IOP decreased a mean (SD) of 9 mm Hg from 27.6 (4.7) to 18.2 (4.6) mm Hg (P < .001). Surgical success was achieved in 30 patients (79%) (IOP >5 and <22 mm Hg, with or without antiglaucoma medication). Eight patients had mild to moderate transient hyphema. Implantation of GMS to the supraciliary space is a safe and effective method of controlling IOP in patients with glaucoma. Use of the GMS resulted in a significant decrease in IOP. The GMS could be an alternative surgical device to standard trabeculectomy.
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