Differential Efficacy of Combined Phacoemulsification and Endocyclophotocoagulation in Open-angle Glaucoma Versus Angle-closure Glaucoma.

Unlabelled: PRéCIS:: This retrospective study found that combined phacoemulsification and endocyclophotocoagulation reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) to a greater degree in angle-closure glaucoma versus open-angle glaucoma and was effective for all stages of glaucoma.

Purpose: Endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) laser treatment of the ciliary processes is believed to decrease IOP by reducing aqueous production. Anecdotal experience in angle-closure glaucoma suggests that it may also lower IOP by opening the drainage angle to promote aqueous outflow.

Syringocystadenocarcinoma papilliferum of the eyelid.

An 86-year-old man presented with an ulcerated, painless right lower eyelid lesion of unknown duration. Excisional biopsy was performed to rule out suspected basal cell carcinoma. Pathologic evaluation demonstrated syringocystadenocarcinoma papilliferum.