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Glaucoma Surgery & The EX-PRESS ® Device. Ike K. Ahmed, MD. EXP11732SK. EX-PRESS® Device Brief Statement. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Glaucoma Surgery& The EX-PRESS® Device Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Device Brief Statement CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. INDICATION: The EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device is intended to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients where medical and conventional surgical treatments have failed. GUIDANCE REGARDING THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE VERSION: Prior clinical studies were not designed to compare between the various versions of the EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device. The selection of the appropriate version is according to the doctor's discretion. CONTRAINDICATIONS: The use of this device is contraindicated if one or more of the following conditions exist: · Presence of ocular disease such as uveitis, ocular infection, severe dry eye, severe blepharitis. · Pre-existing ocular or systemic pathology that, in the opinion of the surgeon, is likely to cause postoperative complications following implantation of the device. · Patients diagnosed with angle closure glaucoma. WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: · The surgeon should be familiar with the instructions for use. · The integrity of the package should be examined prior to use and the device should not be used if the package is damaged and sterility is compromised. · This device is for single use only. · MRI of the head is permitted, however not recommended, in the first two weeks post implantation. ATTENTION: Reference the Directions for Use labeling for a complete listing of indications, warnings, precautions, complications and adverse events. EXP11732SK EXP11706SK
Disclosures • Speaker Honoraria (S) • New World Medical • Consultant (+S) • Alcon • Allergan • Aquesys • AMO • Carl Zeiss • Clarity • Endooptiks • Eyelight • Glaukos • iScience • Ivantis • Pfizer • Transcend • Research Grants • Alcon® • Allergan • Aquesys • Carl Zeiss • iScience • Merck • Pfizer • SOLX • Visiogen Ike K. Ahmed EXP11732SK
Glaucoma Surgical Options EXP11732SK
Glaucoma Surgery Trends • Evolutionary improvements in trabeculectomy-like procedures • Canaloplasty • EX-PRESS® glaucoma filtration device • Increased use of long-tube shunts • Ahmed, Baerveldt glaucoma drainage devices • New field “Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)” • Safe, quick procedures with modest IOP-lowering • Use at time of cataract surgery Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
Overview of Current MIGS Procedures Commercialized and in Development Commercialized Investigational* iStent† Hydrus ELT Cypass Aquesys • Trabectome • ECP Schlemm’s Canal Schlemm’s Canal Cycloablation Suprachoroidal Space Subconjunctival Space • Not FDA Approved • † Trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
Ab-Interno MIGS Pathways Ready for Primetime? EXP11732SK
Patient Profiles: New Procedures Trab-type Procedures EX-PRESS® Device Moderate-advanced disease Progressing normal pressure glaucoma Open Angle Low IOP target (i.e., <13mmHg) Intolerant to meds and failed SLT/ALT Ike K. Ahmed, MD Source: EX-PRESS® glaucoma filtration device package insert EXP11732SK
Glaucoma Surgery • Has traditionally been all about efficacy • Serious safety issues have promoted evolutionary improvements Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
Evolution of the Guarded Filtration Procedure • Wound healing strategies • Suture tension & laser suture lysis • Fornix-based flaps • Non-penetrating approaches • EX-PRESS® glaucoma filtration device Enhanced Safety Predictability Maintain efficacy Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
What Differentiates one Filter from the Next in My Experience Intraoperative Postoperative Hypotony Shallow/flat AC Choroidals Hyphema Bleb leak Bleb encapsulation Bleb dysthesia IOP control Visual recovery Postop interventions • AC shallowing • Tissue trauma • Bleeding • Length of procedure EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration DeviceA Limbal Aqueous Device • Made of rigid 316LVM stainless steel – same as cardiac stents • < 3mm long • Internal lumen size – 50µm/200µm • Biocompatible • MRI of the head is permitted, however not recommended, in the first two weeks post implantation. Source: EX-PRESS® glaucoma filtration device package insert A Nyska, Y. Glovinsky, M. Belkin, and Y. Epstein. Biocompatibility of the EX-PRESS® miniature glaucoma drainage implant. J Glaucoma. 2003 Jun; 12(3):275-80 P-50 EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Device = Trabeculectomy • Potent IOP lowering1 • Requires scleral flap for additional flow control • Although not as critical • Requires functioning bleb, control of episcleral fibrosis • Conjunctival health a factor • Wound healing modulation 1) P. J. G. Maris, K Ishida, P A Netland. Comparison of Trabeculectomy with EX-PRESS® miniature Glaucoma Device Implanted Under Scleral Flap. J Glaucoma. 2007 Jan; 16:14-19. Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Device > Trabeculectomy • No iridectomy required • Intraoperative maintenance of anterior chamber • Additional fluidic restriction (50um lumen) • Consistency • Quieter eyes in early postoperative period1 • Avoidance of intraoperative malignant glaucoma or choroidals1 • Reduction of early postoperative hypotony1 P. J. G. Maris, K Ishida, P A Netland. Comparison of Trabeculectomy with EX-PRESS® miniature Glaucoma Device Implanted Under Scleral Flap. J Glaucoma. 2007 Jan; 16:14-19. Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Device Rationale & Transition • Hit low IOP target1,2 • Enhanced predictability1 • Minimize tissue disruption • Improved safety1 • Quieter postoperative course1 • Quicker visual recovery2 • Reduction of postop visits2 • Improved bleb morphology2 1) Maris PJ et al., J Glaucoma 2007 2) Good TJ, Kahook MY, AJO 2011 Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
On-Label Indications (US) • Open angle glaucoma • Failed medical and laser/surgical therapy • Anatomical factors • Scleral thickness • Angle anatomy Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Device Technique Pearls • Anatomical landmarks • Scleral flap design and thickness • Device entry and angulation • Postoperative bleb management Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
SurgicalLimbal Anatomy Cornea Blue-zone Scleral Spur Sclera EXP11732SK
AC Entry Entry should be just at anterior aspect of scleral spur, at posterior aspect of the limbal blue zone. EXP11732SK
Planning Scleral Flap Position & Size EXP11732SK
Identify Surgical Limbus Planned entry point for EX-PRESS® Device EXP11732SK
3.5x2.5 mm Scleral Flap 1/2mm anterior gap to prevent excessive device compression 0.5 1.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 3.5 Ensure adequate flap overlap lateral and posterior to EX-PRESS® device to allow control of aqueous flow EXP11732SK
Enter at anterior scleral spur/posterior blue zone Parallel to iris plane - aided by rotation of eye downwards EXP11732SK
Parallel to Iris EXP11732SK
Postop Management • Bleb management • Laser suture lysis • Needling • Steroids Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK
EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device • An evolutionary improvement in trabeculectomy • Smaller incision, more standardized • Patient selection is much the same, although with improvement in safety and reproducibility, may be slightly broader (earlier intervention) • Retains high efficacy Ike K. Ahmed, MD EXP11732SK