Eye valve implantation at Princess Basma
The Ophthalmology Department at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital successfully performed the first intraocular valve (Ahmed valve) implantation on a patient suffering from severe glaucoma caused by adhesions in the eye's drainage angle due to diabetic retinopathy. This procedure represents a significant step in enhancing the quality of medical services provided, as the patient's condition previously required transfer to other hospitals. Doctors confirmed that the operation helps save vision and achieve positive outcomes, resulting from the coordinated efforts of a dedicated, multidisciplinary medical team focused on the patient's best interest and safety.
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