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punctal
punctal, a. (n.) rare. (ˈpʌŋktəl) [In quot. c 1400, perh. an error for punctual a. 1. In quot. 1897, rendering med.L. punctālis (Wyclif), f. punct-um point: see -al1.] A. adj. † a. Of the nature of a point or puncture (obs.). b. Occupying a point in space.c 1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. 104 Make smale cau...
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Punctal plug
Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion.
Types
A temporary punctal occlusion can be inserted and tried first. Risks
The risks of punctal plugs are fairly small.
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What to know about punctal plugs for dry eye - Medical News Today
Watery eyes. Punctal plugs can work too well in some cases and lead to a person having watery eyes constantly. In this case, a doctor can suggest other treatment options. Plugs that stick out ...
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Lacrimal punctum
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See also
Imperforate lacrimal punctum
Lacrimal apparatus
Punctal plug
References
External links
Diagram and discussion at aafp.org
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punctual
punctual, a. (n.) (ˈpʌŋktjuːəl) [ad. med.L. punctuāl-is (Grosseteste c 1210), f. L. punctu-s (u- stem) a pricking, a point: see -al1. Cf. F. ponctuel (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] I. † 1. Surg. a. Of the nature of a point or puncture: = punctal a. a. b. Used for making punctures, sharp-pointed, as a ca...
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Epiphora (medicine)
A systematic review studying the usage of punctal plugs for treatment of dry eye reported a few cases of epiphora among participants. Punctal irrigation is also required.
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Lagophthalmos
Punctal plugs may be used to increase the amount of lubrication on the surface of the eyeball by blocking some of the tear-drainage ducts.
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LASIK
Treatments include artificial tears, prescription tears, and punctal occlusion. Punctal occlusion is accomplished by placing a collagen or silicone plug in the tear duct, which normally drains fluid from the eye.
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CN112155846A - 具有泪点扩张功能的泪点咬切装置 - Google Patents
CN112155846A CN202011090932.1A CN202011090932A CN112155846A CN 112155846 A CN112155846 A CN 112155846A CN 202011090932 A CN202011090932 A CN 202011090932A CN 112155846 A CN112155846 A CN 112155846A Authority CN China Prior art keywords tip base body punctum punctal diameter Prior art date 2020-10-13 Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion.
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Rose bengal
Rose bengal has been used for ocular surface staining to study the efficacy of punctal plugs in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
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变应性结膜炎
因此,如果患者并发干眼症,应积极进行人工泪液治疗,必要时还可放置泪点塞(punctal plug)。由于结膜囊容积有限,使用人工泪液时应与其它滴眼剂错开至少10分钟,以免冲洗掉其它滴眼剂。
并发过敏性鼻炎:表面激素喷鼻剂和口服抗组织胺药对改善过敏性鼻炎和过敏性结膜炎均有帮助,尤其是表面激素喷鼻剂。
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Shape-memory polymer
Additionally, SMPs are now being used in various ophthalmic devices including punctal plugs, glaucoma shunts and intraocular lenses.
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Lattice corneal dystrophy
As patients with LCD suffer with dry eyes as a result of erosion, a new technique involving the insertion of punctal plugs (both upper and lower) can reduce
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Sjögren syndrome
For dry eyes, artificial tears; medications to reduce inflammation; punctal plugs or other surgery to shut the tear ducts may be tried. Some patients with more severe problems use goggles to increase local humidity or have punctal plugs inserted to help retain tears on the ocular surface
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