We conclude from our data that the XEN45 Gel Stent has an IOP-lowering potential and few side-effects. Pseudophakic eyes seem to have a better primary prognosis compared to combined surgery or surgery in phakic eyes.

In addition to data from psychophysical tests the results from electrophysiological examinations indicated a global reduction of retinal function in ARMD which seemed to be present not only in the macula but also elsewhere in the retina.

Patients accurately perceive that their acuity improves in downward gaze; the boundary of this region corresponds with the angle of total internal reflection. Calculations predict that vitreous gas produces a myopic shift and aberration. These data support the notion that ocular positioning by patients with vitreous gas can be enhanced by instructing them to regard near targets in downward gaze.