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Punctal Plugs

Known as: Punctal Plug, Plugs, Punctal, Plug, Punctal 
Small devices that are inserted into the tear ducts (NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS). They are used to block the drainage of TEARS for the treatment of DRY EYE… 
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2013
2013
Absorbable gelatin plug does not prevent iatrogenic preterm premature rupture of membranes after fetoscopic laser surgery for twin–twin transfusion syndrome
Despite fetoscopic laser ablation (FLA) having emerged as an effective treatment for twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), major… 
2008
2008
Aggravated Dry Eye After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis in Patients With Sjögren Syndrome
Purpose: To report 2 patients with Sjögren syndrome (SS) who had no or mild dry eye symptoms preoperatively but developed severe… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Lodged Intracanalicular Plugs as a Cause of Lacrimal Obstruction
Purpose: To evaluate the complications and success of treatment of migrated or lodged intracanalicular and punctal plugs. Methods… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Tarsal Strip Procedure for the Correction of Tearing
Purpose To evaluate the tarsal strip procedure in the treatment of tearing related to lacrimal pump failure. Methods A… 
2004
2004
The effect of punctal occlusion on wavefront aberrations in dry eye patients after laser in situ keratomileusis.
2003
2003
Enzymeimmunoassay of oestradiol, testosterone and progesterone in urine samples from female mice before and after insemination.
ELISA measurements of 17beta-oestradiol, testosterone and progesterone were determined for urine samples collected non-invasively… 
1996
1996
Lacrimal canalicular obstructions: safety and effectiveness of balloon dilation.
1994
1994
The immunolocalization of basic fibroblast growth factor in the mouse uterus during the initial stages of embryo implantation.
Mammalian embryo implantation involves a series of complex interactions between maternal and embryonic cells. Uterine polypeptide… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
Six Canalicular Stenoses after 34 Punctal Plugs
Dear Sir, Maguire and Bartley (1) reported one case of meatal stenosis documented by probing occurring within one week of… 
1985
1985
Surgical treatment of punctal‐canalicular fibrosis from 5‐fluorouracil therapy
5‐Fluorouracil (5‐FU) has been reported to cause punctal‐canalicular fibrosis with resultant severe epiphora. It is reported that… 
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