Irbid, July 22 (Petra) -- The Ophthalmology Department at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital has successfully performed its first Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation surgery, marking a milestone for the facility.

Dr. Nisreen Makhadmeh, head of the hospital's ophthalmology department, said the procedure represents a major shift in the quality of care provided to patients. She noted that patients suffering from complex eye conditions previously had to be transferred to other hospitals for the specialized treatment.

Ophthalmologist Dr. Murad Al-Zoubi explained that the surgery was performed on a patient suffering from severe, refractory high intraocular pressure that had failed to respond to medications and laser treatments. The patient also had severe adhesions in the eye's drainage angle resulting from diabetic retinopathy. The valve was implanted to preserve the patient's vision despite the complexity of the case.

Dr. Waleed Al-Halabi, director of Princess Basma Hospital, highlighted that the achievement was the result of collaborative teamwork among ophthalmologists, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, technicians, and administrators dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

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