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 ...

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 ...

If your dry eyes itch, burn, or sting, punctal plugs may be just the thing to relieve your symptoms. How well they work depends on what causes your problems and what kind of plug you and your doctor ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Clinical presentation of a 42-year-old man with acute onset of ocular discomfort and mild conjunctival infection ...

Allogeneic haematopoietic SCT is performed for the treatment of many diseases. One of the major success-limiting factors after transplantation is the development of GvHD, which may lead to severe ...

LASIK, a popular eye surgery, can lead to dry eyes in a significant percentage of patients due to temporary disruption of ...

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 ...

Punctal plugs are devices used to treat dry eyes that are placed inside the tear ducts. They help keep eyes moist by preventing fluid, such as tears, from leaving the eyes. This can include both your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...

A retrospective administrative claims analysis of treatment options for dry eye disease (DED) evaluated treatment patterns and utilization characteristics of patients receiving cyclosporine, punctal ...

On the basis of this evidence, a cautionary note should be taken when considering the conclusion, at this point, that punctal occlusion improves ocular surface hydration in patients with SS. In our ...

Even when you’re happy, your eyes are full of tears. They provide moisture and lubrication to help you see and keep your peepers comfortable. What’s in a tear? They’re a mix of: Water, for moisture ...