Endocyclophotocoagulation beneficial for those with glaucoma undergoing cataract surgery
Cataract not an issue when performed in pseudophakic population; learning curve short, but patient selection important, says physician
Publish date: September 1, 2009
Cheryl Guttman
Cheryl Guttman
Endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) can be performed easily in patients with medically controlled glaucoma who are undergoing cataract surgery, to provide additional IOP lowering and reduce medication use. Misunderstanding that ECP is a completely different procedure than transscleral cyclodestruction contributes to under-use of this very safe procedure, according to one ophthalmologist.