A novel retrobulbar/intraconal surgical approach with combined cataract extraction and a modified AHMED ClearPath 250mm2 tube in the ciliary sulcus with an inferior sclerotomy in black and Afro-Latino patients with advanced glaucoma: a 6-month retros
Cataract extraction combined with a modified Ahmed ClearPath 250 mm² glaucoma drainage device placed in the retrobulbar/intraconal space via inferior sclerotomy shows preliminary promise in reducing intraocular pressure and medication burden in Black and Afro-Latino patients with advanced glaucoma. These exploratory findings from a small cohort suggest technical feasibility and short-term safety, warranting further research with larger samples and longer follow-up to confirm efficacy and generalizability.
Authors
- Imani Nwokeji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0539-4144)
- Idaima Calderon
- Daniel Laroche
Institutions
- CUNY School of Law (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fopht.2026.1738832
- Primary Topic
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai