@article{39c0c3d51e7c44e9a2241188a74a0f2e,
title = "The perils of permanent punctal plugs",
abstract = "PURPOSE: To describe previously unreported complications associated with permanent lacrimal punctal plugs. METHOD: Five oculoplastic practices reviewed patients referred to them over the preceding 2 years for permanent lacrimal punctal plug complications. RESULTS: In 12 patients, 14 lacrimal punctal plugs migrated distally within the lacrimal drainage system, causing symptoms and necessitating surgical removal. CONCLUSION: Luxation of permanent punctal plugs into the distal lacrimal drainage system can occur, sometimes requiring complex surgical intervention.",
author = "Soparkar, {C. N.S.} and Patrinely, {J. R.} and J. Hunts and Linberg, {J. V.} and Kersten, {R. C.} and R. Anderson",
note = "Funding Information: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center (C.N.S.S.); Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University Medical School (C.N.S.S.); Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (J.R.P.) and Division of Plastic Surgery (J.R.P.), Baylor College of Medicine; Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health Sciences Center (J.H., R.A.); University Eye Center, West Virginia University (J.V.L.); and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center (R.C.K.). Sponsored in part by a grant to the Cullen Eye Institute from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc, New York, NY. Copyright: Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "1997",
doi = "10.1016/S0002-9394(14)71002-5",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "123",
pages = "120--121",
journal = "American Journal of Ophthalmology",
issn = "0002-9394",
publisher = "Elsevier",
number = "1",
}