Combined Endoscope assisted Procedures (CEaP) as a complete treatment for neovascular glaucoma

Abstract

To investigate the effect and complications of Combined Endoscope assisted Procedures (CEaP): endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and pars plana ablation (ECP-plus), along with endoscopic panretinal photocoagulation (PRP).

Outcomes of vitrectomy, complete pan-retinal photocoagulation, and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation surgery after anti-VEGF treatment in neovascular glaucoma

“…The main complication in ECP group was anterior segment inflammation, hyphema, and hypotony maculopathy which was similar to previous literature. 25 , 26 We observed clinically that the complications could be relieved after corresponding treatment such as the paravertebral injection of dexamethasone and the supplement of tobramycin dexamethasone ointment. The main complication in Ahmed group was the shallow anterior chamber, encapsulated cyst formation, corneal touch, and tube occlusion, consistent with the literature reports.…”

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma compared to alternative procedures –A Systematic review

“…[ 11 ] Enhanced postoperative reduction of IOP has been reported with ECP for almost all types of glaucoma, including primary open-angle glaucoma, primary angle closure glaucoma, glaucoma secondary to neovascular or trauma, and congenital and normal tension glaucoma. [ 12 13 14 15 ] ECP has been gaining support and preference due to these reasons. A lower performance of ECP has also been advocated in some studies which stated lower efficacy of ECP in (pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, 30.4%) and uveitis and pediatric glaucoma.…”