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0253T Insert aqueous drainage device

Category III

Also known as: aqueous shunt, glaucoma drainage implant, tube shunt

Insertion of a drainage device into the anterior chamber of the eye to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Permanent or semi-permanent drainage implant for aqueous humor outflow.

Clinical Context

Used for refractory glaucoma uncontrolled by medications. Provides alternative pathway for aqueous humor drainage.

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Specialties

OphthalmologyGlaucoma

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