Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society  1993;34(11):1167-1170

Treatment of Dry Syndrome with Removable Intracanalicular Implants.

Min Jong PAIK 1 ; Jung Eon YANG ; Joo Hwa LEE

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Keywords

Dry eye syndrome; Silicone plug; Canalicular occlusion

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Canalicular occlusion with silicone plug was carried out in 11 patient, 21 eyes with dry eye syndrome and the effect and safety of the procedure were evaulated. Artificial tears were discontinued or frequency of instillation was reduced in 66.6% of eyes after occlusion of canaliculi. There were no stastiscally significant differences in the mean value of B.U.T. and Schirmer test pre-and post-canalicular occlusion. There were no cases of postoperative epophora, allergic reaction and infection.