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0449T Insj aqueous drainage device first

Category III

Also known as: aqueous shunt insertion, glaucoma implant, drainage device

Insertion of an aqueous drainage device in the anterior chamber of the eye, first eye. Initial placement of glaucoma drainage implant.

Clinical Context

Used for refractory glaucoma uncontrolled by medications. Improves aqueous humor drainage.

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Specialties

OphthalmologyGlaucoma

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