Learn how to instill eye drops as a nurse and how to perform punctal occlusion for glaucoma medications.

2023年9月14日 · Punctal plugs are tiny devices that a healthcare provider can insert into your puncta, the small openings that drain tear fluid from your eyes. These devices slow or stop tear fluid drainage, reducing or preventing dryness in your eyes. They can work as a treatment on their own or make other treatments even more effective. What are punctal plugs?

2023年7月19日 · Doctors use a procedure called punctal occlusion surgery to insert punctal plugs, which may be a temporary or long-term solution. The procedure is straightforward, but there is a slight risk...

2023年8月24日 · Medical student Zöe Ingram demonstrates a method of punctal occlusion that allows for optimal delivery of eye drops.

Punctal occlusion remains an important resource to help dry eye patients. Several ophthalmologists shared how they use punctal occlusion in practice, available options, and a new product in this space.

If your dry eye symptoms disappear when the temporary plugs are inserted, your doctor may consider permanent punctal occlusion. Punctal occlusion is for those: who have been diagnosed with dry eye

2024年10月22日 · What are Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes? Punctal plugs are tiny plugs inserted into the tear ducts of the eyelid. They prevent tears from draining out of the eyes. This increases the natural tear film and lubricates the eye’s cornea.

2024年9月30日 · Punctal plugs are also called punctum plugs, lacrimal plugs or occluders. Usually they are inserted in the puncta of the upper or lower eyelids, or in both. Another type of plug is placed in a deeper part of the tear duct (the canaliculus).

Punctal Occlusion (tear drainage duct occlusion) is a procedure that eye doctors use to improve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Punctal occlusion consists of inserting punctal plugs (silicone or collagen) into the tear drainage area of the eye to keep the tears in the eyes longer.

2024年9月12日 · Punctal occlusion, also called punctal cautery, is an eye procedure to correct dry eye syndrome. During the procedure, your eye doctor plugs your tear ducts with tiny biocompatible devices. The plugs placed in each punctum or …