Repeated Tube Exposure After Ahmed Valve Implantation Due to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Author Information
Author(s): Tanabe Hirotaka MD, PhD, Nakakura Shunsuke MD, PhD, Shimizu Yoshie MD, PhD, Maruoka Sachiko MD, PhD, Shojo Tomohiro CO
Primary Institution: Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan
Hypothesis
Can herpes zoster ophthalmicus cause repeated tube exposure after Ahmed valve implantation in patients with neovascular glaucoma?
Conclusion
The patient's intraocular pressure was successfully controlled after removing the exposed Ahmed tube and resuming antiviral treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of neovascular glaucoma and underwent Ahmed valve implantation.
- Repeated tube exposure occurred despite various grafting attempts to cover the tube.
- The patient's intraocular pressure was controlled after the tube was removed and antiviral treatment was resumed.
Takeaway
A 72-year-old man had a glaucoma tube that kept getting exposed after surgery because of a virus that was hiding in his body. After removing the tube and using medicine, his eye pressure got better.
Methodology
The case involved a 72-year-old male with neovascular glaucoma who underwent Ahmed valve implantation and experienced repeated tube exposure due to herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
72-year-old male with a history of neovascular glaucoma and previous eye surgeries.
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