EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device

Predictability You Can Count On1

Although considered the standard of care for uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma, trabeculectomy is actually a less-than-optimal solution. The EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device is less invasive, yet more precise and predictable than traditional trabeculectomy:

  • Creates a secure, uniform channel under the scleral flap
  • Supplies an artificial pathway to help drain aqueous humor in the eye
  • Provides a less invasive alternative to trabeculectomy

Intraocular Pressure Values Over 5 Years2

Significantly lower IOP rates compared to trabeculectomy up to 3 years 

*p<0.05

Significantly lower IOP rates compared to trabeculectomy up to 3 years

Percentage of Patients on Intraocular Pressure Medications2

Reduces the need for anti-glaucoma medications at all post-operative visits

Reduces the need for anti-glaucoma medications at all post-operative visits

Postoperative Complications After EX-PRESS® Device Under Scleral Flap and Trabeculectomy3

Less ocular hypotony3, less choroidal effusion3, fewer post-operative complications3, significantly higher success rate at years 1–32

*p<0.001

Less ocular hypotony3, less choroidal effusion3, fewer post-operative complications3, significantly higher success rate at years 1–32

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Complications and Adverse Events With the EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device

Incidence of related Adverse Events stratified by device version (Intent to Treat Cohort) follows:

Adverse events reported for other glaucoma penetrating surgical procedures, such as but not limited to, corneal and retinal complications, uveitis, and significant reduction in visual acuity, may occur as well. The safety profile was indistinguishable between the two versions. Reasons for device explantation included flat anterior chamber with hypotony, device exposure from erosion, and poor efficacy.

References

  1. EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device Directions for Use.
  2. DeJong L, Lafuma A, Aguadé AS, Berdeaux G, Five-year extension of a clinical trial comparing the EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device and trabeculectomy in primary open-angle glaucoma. Dove Press Journal, Clinical Ophthalmology, 2011.
  3. Maris P, et al. Comparison of trabeculectomy with EX-PRESS miniature glaucoma device implanted under scleral flap. J Glaucoma. 2007;16(1):14-19.