Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation for the treatment of glaucoma.
Cohen Amir, Wong Sze H, Patel Shriji, Tsai James C
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This review explores endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) for glaucoma, assessing its safety and effectiveness across various disease stages, noting its expanded use beyond refractory cases.
Abstract
Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation is laser treatment of the ciliary processes with direct visualization using a small video camera for the purpose of lowering intraocular pressure. It was traditionally reserved for management of refractory glaucoma, but is now increasingly used as an adjunct to cataract surgery in less-advanced glaucoma. Here we present a review of the literature evaluating endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation's safety and efficacy in different forms of glaucoma with different degrees of progression.
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Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation is a laser treatment applied to the ciliary processes with direct visualization using a small video camera, for the purpose of lowering intraocular pressure.
Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation was traditionally reserved for the management of refractory glaucoma.
Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation is increasingly used as an adjunct to cataract surgery in less-advanced glaucoma.
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