Why Low Outflow Facility and Low Aqueous Production May Be Risk Factors in Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation: A

Masaki Tanito1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, JPN.

Cureus
|April 20, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) reduces eye pressure by decreasing fluid production. However, low outflow facility can lead to excessive pressure drops, especially in certain glaucoma types.