Table 1.

Indications for cyclodestructive procedures according to the Ophthalmic Technology Assessment of the American Academy of Ophthalmology [22]

Indications
Eyes in which trabeculectomy and/or drainage devices have a high risk of failure or have already failed
Eyes with silicone oil following retinal detachment surgery
Eyes with uncontrolled intraocular pressure and minimal useful vision
Painful eyes with no (or minimal) useful vision
Eyes with no visual potential and very high intraocular pressure despite treatment in which corneal complications are expected because of the high pressure
Patients with poor general medical condition who cannot undergo incisional surgery
Patients who refuse to undergo incisional surgery
Emergency situations (e.g., acute onset of neovascular glaucoma)