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Punctal Plugs - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Punctal plugs are tiny devices that are placed in the eye's tear ducts (called puncta). Puncta are the tiny openings in your eyelids that drain tears from your ...
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Punctal Plugs: How They Work and Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
Punctal plugs are tiny devices that slow or block drainage of tear fluid in your eyes. They can treat dry eyes on their own or make other ...
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[PDF] Punctal Plugs - University of Michigan
Punctal plugs are small devices that are used to block the tear drainage channel in the inner corner of your eye. The plugs are inserted into the tear duct.
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www.med.umich.edu
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 Plugs Store | Maximizing Patient Comfort & Your Savings
Punctal plugs are used in ophthalmic procedures. They are also called as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug or punctum plug or occluder is a tiny, bio
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Punctal occlusion: a valuable resource for dry eye patients - EyeWorld
Punctal occlusion remains an important resource for dry eye patients. Several physicians discussed how they use it in practice, available options, and a new ...
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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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Punctal Plugs: What to Expect Before, During, and After the Procedure
These small devices help keep tears on the surface of your eyes longer, reducing dryness and irritation.
www.eyecareandcontacts.com
www.eyecareandcontacts.com
Punctal Plugs - EyeWiki
Punctal plugs are a type of occlusion device inserted into the tear duct of an eye to prevent drainage of tears. This is particularly useful in a patient ...
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eyewiki.org
Five Misconceptions Related to Punctal Plugs in Dry Eye Management
Punctal plugs are an effective treatment option for patients with aqueous-deficient dry eye refractory to topical medications. However, punctal plugs are ...
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Punctal Plugs - Amcon Labs
Punctal plugs, also called punctum plugs or lacrimal plugs, are small devices inserted into the tear ducts to prevent tear drainage.
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www.amconlabs.com
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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