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Br J Ophthalmol 83:1168-1171 doi:10.1136/bjo.83.10.1168
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    • Laboratory science

Cell and protein adhesion studies in glaucoma drainage device development

Table 1

Materials used in contemporary glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs)4

GDDs Year of introduction Tube material Plate material
Molteno 1979 Silicone Polypropylene
Baerveldt 1990 Silicone Silicone
Krupin with disc 1990 Silicone Silicone
Ahmed 1993 Silicone Polypropylene with silicone valve
Optimed Model-1014 1995 Silicone Silicone with PMMA matrix
Helies 1997 N/A PTFE

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