The study was conducted by researchers at University of Alabama at Birmingham, led by Christopher A. Girkin, MD, chair of the UAB department of ophthalmology. The findings published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
The study’s results suggest cornea tissue is a more durable and potentially safer option than the commonly used pericardium grafts.
“This is the first study to directly compare glycerol-preserved corneal tissue to another patch graft material in glaucoma shunt surgery,” said Dr. Girkin, in the release. “It demonstrates that corneal tissue is more effective than pericardium in preventing tube erosion and may also delay the time to erosion. Additionally, it provides a superior cosmetic result than other available materials.”
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