Endocyclophotocoagulation ECP Cost in India

The cost of endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is a laser treatment inside the eye that reduces fluid production, lowering pressure in glaucoma. The cost depends on:

• Combined cataract surgery: ECP is usually done at the same time.
• Equipment: an endoscopic laser probe.
• Follow-up visits
• Hospital

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explains that a thin probe with a camera and laser is passed through the cataract incisions. The laser shrinks the ciliary processes, which make the eye's fluid.

The York leaflet reports ECP lowers eye pressure in about 80% of cases. Some people can reduce their glaucoma drops. Results vary, and further treatment may be needed later.

York reports inflammation and pressure rise in about 1 in 100 each, and severe sight loss in about 1 in 1,000. Anti-inflammatory drops are used for 4 to 8 weeks.