Table 4 Comparison of the results of the first GDIS for refractory POAG with the findings in the previous reports
GDI type | Gedde et al. Am J Ophthalmol 2012 | Christakis et al. Am J Ophthalmol 2017 | This study |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of eyes | 107 | 247 | 136 |
POAG (%) | 82% | 49% | 100% |
BGI | Only BGI excerpts | BGI DP-Molteno Implant | |
Postoperative IOP (mmHg) | 14.4 | 13.2 | 15.5 |
Postoperative Glaucoma medication | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
Success rate after 5 years | 5 70.2% | 6≦IOP ≦ 21mmHg 65% | 5 56–60% |
5 68.2% | 6≦IOP ≦ 18mmHg 63% | ||
5 47.7% | 6≦IOP ≦ 15mmHg 52% | 5 29–32% |