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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / January / When Ointment Meets Implant
Glaucoma Health Economics and Policy

When Ointment Meets Implant

Petrolatum-based ointments induce swelling in exposed PERSERFLO MicroShunts

1/27/2026 2 min read

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Surgery and Implantable Devices

Institutions leading in glaucoma surgical innovation and implant research typically combine clinical trials, device development, and translational research to optimize outcomes and manage complications. Expertise in advanced imaging modalities like OCT and postoperative care protocols are key to understanding device-tissue interactions and adverse events.

  • #1

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Boston, MA

    As a leading ophthalmology center affiliated with Harvard Medical School, it has extensive experience in glaucoma surgical innovation, including microshunt devices, and conducts cutting-edge clinical research on implant safety and postoperative management.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma Surgery
    • Ocular Implant Research
  • #2

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, FL

    Consistently ranked as a top ophthalmology center, Bascom Palmer has a robust glaucoma service with expertise in surgical innovation and postoperative care, contributing significantly to research on glaucoma implants and their complications.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma
    • Ocular Surgery
  • #3

    Wills Eye Hospital

    Philadelphia, PA

    Wills Eye is renowned for its glaucoma clinical and surgical research programs, with a strong focus on device innovation and complication management, including studies on implant biocompatibility and postoperative care protocols.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma
    • Ocular Device Research
  • #4

    Moorfields Eye Hospital

    London, N/A

    As one of the world’s leading eye hospitals, Moorfields has a strong research focus on glaucoma surgical devices, including the PRESERFLO MicroShunt, with expertise in clinical trials and postoperative complication management.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma
    • Ocular Implant Research

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