Traumatic corneal perforation with exteriorisation of Ahmed glaucoma valve tube

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Jun 11:2018:bcr2018225181. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225181.

Abstract

We report a rare case of traumatic corneal perforation with Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) tube. A 5-year-old female child, diagnosed with refractory glaucoma, had undergone AGV implantation, presented with the posterior migration of AGV tube after trauma to the eye. The detailed ocular history, ophthalmic findings, clinical course and surgical management are discussed.

Keywords: anterior chamber; glaucoma; iris; ophthalmology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Corneal Perforation / etiology
  • Corneal Perforation / surgery*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Sclera / transplantation*
  • Trabeculectomy / adverse effects