Journal Reviews

Phaco-ECP vs. Phaco alone to treat glaucoma

1 December 2015 | | Glaucoma | cataract surgery, combined surgery, glaucoma, iris-ciliary, laser surgery

This retrospective review compared combined phacoemulsification and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (phaco-ECP) to phaco alone in patients with mild to moderate glaucoma. Outcome measures included cumulative full and qualified success survival, postintervention IOP and ocular anti-hypertensive medication reduction. Full success was defined...

Micropulse vs. continuous wave trans scleral diode cyclophotocoagulation in refractory glaucoma

1 June 2015 | | Glaucoma | ciliary body, glaucoma, laser surgery

Continuous wave cyclophotocoagulation (CWCPC) delivers continuous high intensity energy to the ciliary body in an attempt to reduce aqueous secretion and hence lower IOP. It is often used as a treatment of last resort due to the potential side-effects of...