Int. J. Ophthalmol. Vol.11, No.4, 703-704. April 2018.

JCRS, Volume 43 Issue 3 March 2017

Adding ECP to the trabecular microbypass stent concomitant cataract surgery provided further reduction in IOP than the use of the stent and cataract surgery alone.

AGS 2017

Purpose/Relevance: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the iStent, cataract surgery, ECP procedure (ICE) in patients with glaucoma. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIDS) is not as effective at controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) as more invasive procedures. I evaluated ICE to see if further IOP control can be obtained.

OT Europe; May 2017

Surgeon uses minimally invasive “non-trabitional” method to reduce IOP in patients facing high-risk procedures.

CRST (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today); Sept 2016

A randomized study compared 626 patients who received ECP at the time of phacoemulsification with 81 patients who underwent phacoemulsification alone.1 Three years postoperatively, the combined group demonstrated an 18% reduction in IOP in addition to a 58% reduction in the number of medications used, Read more...

CRST (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today); Sept 2010

A versatile treatment option - Endoscopic CycloPhotocoagulation (ECP)-the controlled ablation of ciliary processes under direct endoscopic visualization-is unique in the paradigm of glaucoma treatments, because it is the only treatment that suppresses aqueous production. Read more...

Review of Ophthalmology; Sept 2016

Evidence suggests that endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation can be a safe and effective adjunct to cataract surgery.

Advanced Ocular Care; Sept 2016

The endoscope provides views not available through the microscope.

With an estimated 79.6 million people expected to be affected by glaucoma by 2020,1 responsibility for the treatment of glaucoma is expanding from specialists to comprehensive and anterior segment ophthal-mologists as well. ECP is an easy-to-learn, (Read more...)

Glaucoma Physician, Dec 2017

In the era of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), it is important to remember that some would say endocyclophotocoagulation

(ECP) was one of the first MIGS procedures.

CRST Europe, Sept 2017

ECP can precisely treat the ciliary processes to shrink and efface them without gross architectural destruction or collateral damage. When ECP is combined with phacoemulsification, it is usually possible for the patient to discontinue one or two glaucoma medications.

CRST Europe, Nov/Dec 2014

Until the advent of microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), the options for treating patients with mild to moderate glaucoma were limited to medication and laser therapy.

Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition, August 25, 2015

Combining cataract surgery with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation has been a practice of mine for many years in patients with early glaucoma who want to discontinue the use of medications.

CRST Europe, Nov/Dec 2014

In 2014, ophthalmologists championed further refinements in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and learned how these procedures can best be applied. Learning where iStent (Glaukos) fits into the surgical management of mild to moderate glaucoma has been a continual process.

EyeTube.net

This video shows the technique that Dr. Patterson uses to perform the Kahook Dual Blade (New World Medical) alongside ECP. This allows for IOP reduction after cataract surgery. The video shows a side-by-side viewing to help aide in the way ECP is performed.

Michael Patterson, DO

Martin Uram, MD, MPH

Modern Retina; Dec 08, 2017

While use of the endoscope is widespread, there are still surgeons who feel the microscope is sufficient. However, the increased visualization that the endoscope provides is an invaluable tool that can significantly improve outcomes in a variety of cases, particularly retinal surgeries. Read more...

S. Dang, M.D., J.S. Heier, M.D., R.A. Goldberg, M.D.

Retinal Physician; June 2017

Endoscopic vitrectomy provides direct visualization of the posterior segment with a directional camera, allowing surgeons to bypass compromised anterior segments, opacified corneas, and media opacities. Additionally, the ability to direct the visualization from the pars plana allows surgeons a...

Read more.

Marcus Colyer, M.D.

Retina Today; Nov/Dec 2016

Despite a steep learning curve, this instrument can make a big difference. Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) can be found in as many as 40% of penetrating or open globe injuries.1 Penetrating eye injuries can cause permanent loss of vision, corneal ulcers, infection, and sympathetic...

Read more.

Rupan Trikha, M.D.

Ocular Surgery News; June 2016

Cases can benefit from improved visibility with the use of the endoscope.

Optimal visualization of the posterior segment is essential in all forms of retinal and vitreous surgical procedures. It becomes even more important when media opacities degrade the view of the retina and...

Read more.

Jeffrey Heier, M.D.

Retina Today; Sept 2015

• The endoscope is helpful for examining areas or anatomy of the eye that would otherwise be difficult to view.

• Compared with traditional surgical views, endoscopy allows surgeons to visualize tissues, anatomy, and pathology that might be indiscernible with traditional surgical views.

• Endoscopy-enabled reflected light aids in the visualization of vitreous by causing it to appear more opaque.

Read more.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2014, 25:195-206

Purpose: To update on the recent developments and surgical applications of intraocular endoscopy, and highlight its role in the modern era of microincision vitreoretinal surgery. Recent progress in our understanding of the unique intraocular illumination properties of endoscopy, specifically the use of reflected (coaxial) versus conventional transmitted (dissociated) light, is redefining its role in vitreoretinal surgery.