1. An Effective Approach to a Proven Therapy

2. Why the BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant?
Unique design combines a large surface area implanted in a single quadrant. More surface area provides:
More effective long-term IOP control1,2
Increased drainage capacity2
Potentially fewer postoperative anti-glaucoma medications1,2

3. Single-quadrant BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant May Provide:
Easier implantation1
Less trauma to periocular tissue than multiple quadrants2
Minimal inflammation2
Improved control of IOP as a result of minimizing inflammation2

4. Single Implant Surface Area (mm2)1 3 4

5. The Advantages of the BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant
Single-quadrant insertion1
Technically easier surgery, requiring only one conjunctival incision compared to 2-quadrant implants1,2
Reduced surgical time2
Less trauma to periocular tissue2

6. The Advantages of the BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant
Patented bleb control mechanism
Fenestrations allow fibrotic tissue growth, ‘riveting’ bleb to sclera1,5,6
Designed to control bleb height and volume1,6
Secures the plate in place6
Minimizes potential for ocular motility disturbances6

7. The Glaucoma Implant – Designed for Ideal Pars Plana Implantation
Exclusive Hofmann Elbow directs the drainage tube for proper placement in the posterior chamber and eliminates the need for trimming or modification.

8. BAERVELDT® Pars Plana Glaucoma Implant – Designed for Clinical Success
Excellent IOP control1
Visual acuity remained the same or improved in 83% of patients (10 out of 12)7
No reported cases of vitreous incarceration
Reference 8

9. An Implant Designed from the Surgeon’s Perspective
Unique design with Hofmann Elbow facilitates proper placement in the posterior chamber
Eliminates the need to trim or modify the drainage tube for insertion through the pars plana
Eliminates concerns over potential straightening of the tube

10. The BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implants – Effective Implant Designs
Large surface area for effective IOP control1
Low implant profile helps reduce complications1
Single-quadrant insertion for installation with less trauma than double plate
Fenestrations minimize bleb height and volume to reduce ocular motility disturbances1,5,6

11. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

12. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

13. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

14. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

15. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

16. BAERVELDT® Glaucoma Implant Surgical Technique

17. References
Lloyd MA, Baerveldt G, Fellenbaum PS, et al. Intermediate-term results of a randomized clinical trial of the versus the 500 mm2 Baerveldt Implant. Ophthalmology. 1994;101:
Fellenbaum PS, Sidoti P, Heuer DK, et al. Experience with the Baerveldt implant in young patients with complicated glaucomas. J Glaucoma. 1995;4:91-7.
Heuer DK, Lloyd MA, Abrams, DA, et al. Which is better? One or two? A randomized clinical trial of single-plate versus double-plate Molteno implantation for glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia. Ophthalmology. 1992;99:
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Data on file, Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Hodkin MJ, Goldblatt WS, Burgoyne CF, et al. Early clinical experience with the Baerveldt implant in complicated glaucomas. Am J Ophthalmol. 1995;120:32.
BAERVELDT glaucoma implant package insert, Advanced Medical Optics.
Luttrull JK, Avery RL. Pars plana implant and vitrectomy for treatment of neovascular glaucoma. Retina. 1995;15:
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