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Glaucoma Group Therapy Video: Allo-Fail

During the Glaucoma Group Therapy session at AAO 2025, moderated by Mary Qiu, MD, and Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, MSc, presenters discussed challenging cases.

  • By

  • Mary Qiu, MD,

  • Aakriti G. Shukla, MD, MSc

  • Shivani S. Kamat, MD

  • September 1, 2025

  • 2 min

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Objective:

To discuss challenging glaucoma cases and share experiences of surgical successes and failures.

Key Findings:
  • The AlloFlo Uveo device showed initial promise but led to complications requiring further intervention.
  • Patient refusal of incisional surgery can complicate management strategies.
Interpretation:

The case highlights the challenges in managing glaucoma patients who are hesitant to undergo traditional surgical options.

Limitations:
  • The case is anecdotal and may not represent broader outcomes with the AlloFlo Uveo device.
  • Limited information on long-term outcomes following the tube shunt procedure.
Conclusion:

Effective management of glaucoma may require flexibility and adaptation to patient preferences, especially in cases of device failure.

Original Source(s)

Glaucoma Group Therapy Video: Allo-Fail

  • by Mary Qiu, MD,, Aakriti G. Shukla, MD, MSc, Shivani S. Kamat, MD

  • September 1, 2025

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