**14. Eyepass**

The Eyepass intracanalicular stent is a Y-shaped 1 mm long silicone tube that can be inserted in the SC following phacoemulsification. The two arms of the tube are inserted in the SC and the dual-bonded end protrudes in the anterior chamber.

#### **14.1. Surgical technique [111]**


#### **14.2. Complications**

The most serious complication is the perforation of the trabeculum during insertion of the arms of the device and conversion to trabeculectomy.

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The glaucoma drainage implants retain their place as a useful tool in many forms of severe glaucoma where the penetrating and non-penetrating procedures are likely to fail. The Ex-PRESS mini implant is a penetrating procedure but has a better safety profile and equal

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#### **14.3. Outcomes**

Dietlein et al [111] reported good hypotensive effect with fewer antiglaucoma drops of the Eyepass combined with phacoemulsification in patients with pseudoexfoliation and primary open angle glaucoma.
