Ahmed shunt (24F, angle closure congenital glaucoma)
Hi Reddit!
I am curious about your experiences. I had surgery two months ago and an Ahmed shunt was placed in my left eye. After a long period of suffering, everything was finally fine by the fourth week, the inflammation had subsided nicely, and my pressure was 16 mmHg. However, it is now consistently 30 to 38. I have to take diuretics constantly, and in addition to the two drops I usually use, I have now been given a third, new eye drop because they cannot think of anything else to combat the high pressure. The valve itself is completely clear and it is not adhered or blocked, yet unfortunately my pressure is constantly high. I am starting to despair. I know it can take a long time for the situation to stabilize and for my eye to get used to the presence of the shunt, but so much time has passed and it feels like nothing is working. Has anyone else had or does anyone else have this problem? I am trying very hard to stay positive because I know the surgery was successful and that everything is technically fine, but it is still very difficult at times.