Long-term retention rates and complications of silicone punctal plugs in dry eye

Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar;145(3):586; author reply 586-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.10.031.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Dry Eye Syndromes / complications
  • Dry Eye Syndromes / surgery*
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Silicone Elastomers / adverse effects*
  • Tears / metabolism
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers