Eye on Ophthalmology

Shunts and Stents for Glaucoma

Steven Vold, MD

Do drainage devices implanted into the eye improve glaucoma surgery's outcomes compared to trabeculectomy, the current gold standard in filtration procedures? That depends on the type of glaucoma and patient being treated. Tube vs. trabeculectomy research seems to indicate that tube shunt surgery represents a viable option when compared to standard filtration surgery.