What is the indication for performing ciliary body ablation?

Ciliary body ablation is specifically indicated to decrease aqueous humor production. The ciliary body plays a crucial role in the production of aqueous humor, which is essential for maintaining intraocular pressure and providing nutrients to the avascular structures of the eye. In certain conditions, such as glaucoma, there is excessive production of aqueous humor or insufficient drainage, leading to increased intraocular pressure. By performing ciliary body ablation, the production of aqueous humor is reduced, helping to manage and control the elevated pressure.

The other options may relate to different aspects of ocular conditions or treatments but do not directly describe the purpose of ciliary body ablation. For instance, reducing uveoscleral outflow pertains to a different mechanism of aqueous humor dynamics, while treating lens luxation and correcting retinal detachment involve surgical techniques targeting those specific conditions rather than addressing aqueous humor production.