Preliminary clinical observation of Smart Plug canalicular plug for the treatment of aqueous-deficient dry eye
10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2015.4.46
- VernacularTitle:Smart Plug 泪小管塞治疗水液缺乏型干眼症临床初步观察
- Author:
Xiao-Li, CHEN
;
Shi-Hua, ZHANG
;
Run-Bin, LIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Smart Plug;
canalicular plug;
aqueous-deficient dry eye;
efficacy;
complication
- From:
International Eye Science
2015;(4):723-724
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
AIM: To discuss the effect of Smart Plug canalicular plug on aqueous-deficient dryeye.
METHODS:Forty-eight cases of aqueous-deficient dry eye patients in our hospital from May 2012 to April 2013 were selected for the study. After treated by Smart Plug canalicular plug, postoperative clinical efficacy, foundation Schirmer I test ( SIt) , tear film break-up time ( BUT ) , corneal fluorescein staining ( FL ) changes were observed.
RESULTS: Forty-eight patients were cured, 31 cases were markedly effective(65%), effective 14 cases (29%), invalid in 3 cases (6%), the total effective rate was 94%. Before treatment, SⅠt, BUT, and FL was ( 3. 49±1. 24 ) mm/5min, ( 3. 15±1. 07 ) s, and ( 2. 52±0. 11 ) points, respectively. After treatment, SIt, BUT, FL were significantly improved compared with before treatment, the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). One patient had postoperative foreign body sensation, 8h after shedding emboli; One patient granulation tissue after surgery 8mo, canalicular plug off. The remaining cases had no inferior lacrimal duct infection or granuloma.
CONCLUSION: Smart Plug canalicular plug is an effective treatment for aqueous-deficient dry eye, can effectively relieve symptoms, worthy of promotion.
