The FIRE technique - A tube ligation alternative.

Indian J OphthalmolSep 29, 2026 (epub)
Case ReportOphthalmology

Roya Garakani, Jamie Beckman, Iqbal Ike K Ahmed

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Case in brief

A patient undergoing glaucoma surgery with a nonvalved glaucoma drainage device (GDD) was treated using the Flanged Intraluminal Ripcord Element (FIRE) technique. This method effectively prevented early hypotony and allowed for successful intraocular pressure reduction upon removal of the ripcord. The case illustrates the technique's efficacy in managing flow control during the critical early postoperative phase.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

The FIRE technique offers a reliable alternative for managing flow in nonvalved GDDs, reducing the risk of early hypotony without the unpredictability of ligature autolysis.

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PubMed · PMID 42809260

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