The perils of permanent punctal plugs

C. N.S. Soparkar; J. R. Patrinely; J. Hunts; J. V. Linberg; R. C. Kersten; R. Anderson

doi:10.1016/S0002-9394(14)71002-5

The perils of permanent punctal plugs

C. N.S. Soparkar, J. R. Patrinely, J. Hunts, J. V. Linberg, R. C. Kersten, R. Anderson

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	120-121
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume	123
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9394(14)71002-5
State	Published - 1997

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