SAN DIEGO — Trimming or removing the CyPass micro-stent is recommended for patients who are experiencing endothelial cell loss, while regular monitoring is recommended for CyPass patients still doing well, according to a speaker here.
The CyPass micro-stent was recalled by Alcon in October 2018 due to the potential to cause endothelial cell loss, as found in the COMPASS-XT study.
Patients with the CyPass are encouraged to make an appointment with their eye care professional as soon as possible, and those eye care providers should be monitoring patients regularly, Steven (Read more...)
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