PURPOSE: To describe a technique for the prevention of spontaneous loss of lacrimal punctal plugs. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Four consecutive patients (10 puncta in seven eyes) with severe dry eyes ...PURPOSE: To describe a technique for the prevention of spontaneous loss of lacrimal punctal plugs. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Four consecutive patients (10 puncta in seven eyes) with severe dry eyes who experienced repeated spontaneous plug loss underwent punctal occlusion by suturing plugs with 10-0 polypropylene sutures. RESULTS: All punctal plugs were fitted to lacrimal puncta by anchoring the sutures. Plug retention rate was 80% at 6 months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Suturing punctal plugs is effective in the production of long-term punctal closure in patients with repeated spontaneous plug loss.展开更多
文摘PURPOSE: To describe a technique for the prevention of spontaneous loss of lacrimal punctal plugs. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: Four consecutive patients (10 puncta in seven eyes) with severe dry eyes who experienced repeated spontaneous plug loss underwent punctal occlusion by suturing plugs with 10-0 polypropylene sutures. RESULTS: All punctal plugs were fitted to lacrimal puncta by anchoring the sutures. Plug retention rate was 80% at 6 months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Suturing punctal plugs is effective in the production of long-term punctal closure in patients with repeated spontaneous plug loss.
