Which glaucoma implant wins? study pits baerveldt against ahmed

NCT ID NCT04542616

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study compared two types of tube shunts (Baerveldt 350 and Ahmed ClearPath 250) in 80 adults with glaucoma that was not controlled by other treatments. The goal was to see which device lowers eye pressure better and is safer. Both implants are used to drain fluid and protect vision.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ira G. Ross Eye Institute

    Buffalo, New York, 14209, United States

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