VIDEO: Expert shares thoughts on gel stent implantation

NEW YORK — In this presentation from OSN New York, Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, of Minnesota Eye Consultants, uses surgical footage to demonstrate implantation of the Xen gel stent for the treatment of glaucoma.

Samuelson discussed why the Xen (Allergan/AbbVie) often fails at the level of Tenon’s.

“Histologically, the subconjunctival space isn’t really a true space; you have to create it,” he said.

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Samuelson TW. Gel stent implantation: How to prevent tenons and entrapment and kinking. Presented at: OSN New York and OSN New York Retina; Nov. 8-10, 2024; New York.

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Samuelson reports consulting for Allergan.

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