Albert M. Morier, OD: This is a great question in that both answers are correct. The bottom line is that punctal occlusion works, period. I know several of my colleagues feel strongly that the upper ...

Dr. Myrowitz answers the question: 'What Is Punctual Occlusion?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is punctual occlusion, how does it work and what are the risks/benefits of this procedure for dry ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eyedrops containing lubricants, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, or autologous serum improve dry eye due to Sjögren's syndrome (SS), according to a literature review.

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One can divide lacrimal drainage system tests into functional and anatomical evaluations. The functional (physiological) tests are designed to assess tear flow under natural physiological condition as ...

Most importantly, Rocha et al. 1 do not address what could be considered the key point: in which patients should punctal occlusion be considered as a therapeutic option? This was clearly stressed in ...