Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Punctal plugs are criticized by some due to their possible connection to granulomas and dacryocystitis. For this ...

Punctal plugs effectively improve symptoms of dry eye disease, enhancing tear breakup time, tear production, and Ocular Surface Disease Index. The review included 17 studies with a high retention rate ...

IRVINE, Calif. – Practitioners are reporting favorable experiences with Medennium Inc.’s SmartPlug, a new punctum plug available in only one size that can accommodate any patient’s punctum. No need ...

CHICAGO — A novel sustained-release travoprost punctum plug (TTP) is able to achieve therapeutic drug delivery levels over 30 days. The TTP may be an alternative to topical drops, particularly in ...

If you have dry eyes and your symptoms don’t improve with artificial tears, a doctor may recommend punctal plugs. They can help reduce excess tear loss from the ducts in your eyes. Share on Pinterest ...

Retrospective analysis of 53 cases of punctal stenosis, operated by a single surgeon by means of posterior ampullectomy via 3-snips. A review of the history of the procedure from papers found with a ...