Glaucoma

MMC concentration appears to play role in Microshunt procedure outcomes

A higher intraoperative concentration of mitomycin C (MMC) was associated with a reduced risk of failure to maintain both complete and overall success after Microshunt implantation in patients with glaucoma. Other risk factors for failure included specific types of glaucoma (pseudoexfoliation glaucoma/pigmentary glaucoma, primary angle closure glaucoma), previous non-glaucomatous ocular...