A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block...

the method chosen depends upon the location and size of the erosion. A punctal plug may be inserted into the tear duct by an optometrist or ophthalmologist...

each eye can be blocked. Punctal plugs are inserted into the puncta to block tear drainage. It is not clear if punctal plugs are effective at reducing...

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For dry eyes, artificial tears; medications to reduce inflammation; punctal plugs or other surgery to shut the tear ducts may be tried. For a dry mouth...

dacryocystocele or Timo cyst. Persons with dry eye conditions can be fitted with punctal plugs that seal the ducts to limit the amount of fluid drainage and retain...

irritating.[citation needed] A systematic review studying the usage of punctal plugs for treatment of dry eye reported a few cases of epiphora among participants...

dacryocystorhinostomy, canalicular stents for canalicular stenosis, punctal plugs for punctal occlusion in dry eyes, silicone rubber and bands as an external...

tear ducts don't open until some time after birth.[citation needed] Punctal plug "Punctoplasty: Background, Indications, Contraindications". 19 July 2021...

Treatment may involve surgery to correct the malposition of the eyelid(s). Punctal plugs may be used to increase the amount of lubrication on the surface of...

symptoms. Eye care: artificial tears, moisture chamber spectacles, punctal plugs, pilocarpine medication Mouth care: increase oral intake, practice good...

has been used for ocular surface staining to study the efficacy of punctal plugs in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Rose bengal is being...

Additionally, SMPs are now being used in various ophthalmic devices including punctal plugs, glaucoma shunts and intraocular lenses. SMPs are smart materials with...

As with similar cases of canalicular obstruction, dislodged punctal and canalicular plugs can migrate to and occlude the nasolacrimal duct. Neoplasm should...

as a result of erosion, a new technique involving the insertion of punctal plugs (both upper and lower) can reduce the amount of drops used a day, aiding...

tears, prescription tears, and punctal occlusion. Punctal occlusion is accomplished by placing a collagen or silicone plug in the tear duct, which normally...