Purpose To evaluate the effects of temporary canalicular occlusion with silicone plugs on trachomatous dry eye patients who were on maximal tolerable medical therapy. Methods Forty-four trachomatous ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Typically, practitioners turn to punctal occlusion only after topical therapy to treat inflammation, management ...

Lacrimal drainage plugs improve the signs and symptoms of moderate dry eye and are well tolerated in eyes that do not benefit from topical lubrication, according to 27 level 2 and 3 studies culled ...

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 ...