Acquired Punctal Stenosis Treated by Laser Punctoplasty.
- Author:
Eung Kweon KIM
1
;
Hong Bok KIM
;
Tae Hoon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adult;
Constriction, Pathologic*;
Humans;
Idoxuridine;
Miotics
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1988;29(3):401-405
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Occlusion or stenosis of lacrimal punctum may be from congenital origin, but can be caused by a variety of factors such as inflamations, tumors, traumas, and systemic diseases that invade punctum. Occlusion or stenosis of punctum was reported after use of drugs, such as strong miotics or idoxuridine also. The initial procedure to be employed in punctal stenosis caused by most factors is punctal dilation. In 1985, Awan used a new application of laser in the treatment of punctal stenosis, reporting good result. Two Korean adults with acquired punctal stenosis were treated by laser punctoplasty with good results.
