MIGS Made Clear - Xen Gel Stent Part 4 - Learn about Subconjunctival Stents

Are you looking to gain more clarity on MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) techniques and become MIGS confident? Welcome to MIGS Made Clear, where we break down micro-invasive glaucoma surgery into bite-sized chunks so you can walk away with a much greater understanding and feeling more MIGS confident.

In this video, Dr. Constance Okeke dives into the fundamentals of subconjunctival stents: the Xen Gel stent. She provides a detailed breakdown of how it works to improve aqueous outflow by bypass the conventional outflow system and accessing the subconjunctival space. She highlights the Xen mechanisms of action, indications, and key benefits. Whether you're new to MIGS or looking to refine your approach, this video offers practical insights for managing glaucoma through precise and minimally invasive techniques.

The MIGS Made Clear video series is proudly supported through an unrestricted educational grant from New World Medical, Nova Eye Medical, and Sight Sciences.

Time Stamps
00:11 Video Agenda
01:00 Dr. Okeke's Introduction to Subconjunctival Stents
02:08 Lesson 1: Review of Targeted Anatomy
03:06 Lesson 2: Mechanism of Action
03:45 Lesson 3: MIGS Device in This Class and How It Works (Xen Gel Stent)
04:47 Ab Interno Approach
05:30 Ab Externo Approach
05:45 Ideal Patient for Xen Gel Stent
06:10 Contraindications for Xen Gel Stent
06:35 Summary
06:48 Stay Informed and Additional Resources

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Dr. Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE is an Ivy League trained (Yale -college,medical/UnivPenn-masters/Wilmer-residency/Bascom-fellowship) board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery for over two decades. Under the umbrella of iGlaucoma LLC, her education company, Dr. Okeke has touched tens of thousands of lives - doctors, students, eyecare professionals, patients, community - through glaucoma education in the form of videos, books, consulting, speaking and other educational products and forums. As the founder of the AGE (Advocates for Glaucoma Education) Initiative, she continues to combat glaucoma blindness through addressing the unmet need of global education, research and mentoring the next generation. For more information or go to www.drconstanceokeke.com