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

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 . Typically, practitioners turn to punctal occlusion only after topical therapy to treat inflammation, management ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This punctal plug prototype both blocks tear drainage and delivers dry-eye medication. Image courtesy of UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA “It is estimated that 10–30% of people suffer from the condition known as ...

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 ...