From: Posterior segment complications of Ahmed valve implantation
Eyes with posterior segment complication | Eyes without posterior segment complication | P | |
---|---|---|---|
Male (%) | 60.2 | 51.1 | 0.34** |
Medical History Diabetes mellitus (n) | 44 | 52 | 0.49** |
Hypertension (n) | 71 | 28 | 0.03** |
Age (years) | 74.3 ± 15.6 | 62.8 ± 13.4 | 0.01* |
Mean preoperative BCVA (LogMAR±SD, Snellen equivalent) | 0.7 ± 0.4 (20/102) | 0.6 ± 0.3 (20/89) | 0.61* |
Mean final postoperative BCVA (LogMAR±SD, Snellen equivalent) | 1.4 ± 0.5 (20/537) | 0.7 ± 0.3 (20/115) | 0.004* |
Mean preoperative IOP (mmHg) | 37.4 ± 11.8 | 39.7 ± 12.4 | 0.73* |
Mean final postoperative IOP (mmHg) | 15.5 ± 4.7 | 16.2 ± 3.4 | 0.58* |
Postoperative hypotony (IOP < 6 mmHg) (%) | 85.8 | 32.4 | 0.001** |