Difficulty in Removal of Silicone Punctum Plugs

Abstract. A new technique for retrieval or repositioning of migrated or malpositioned silicone punctal plugs is described. Malposition is known to occur secondary to either spontaneous migration or forceful insertion. This technique offers considerable advantages over current treatment options including simplicity and minimal trauma to both the plug and the nasolacrimal system. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 2000;31:351-352]

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Difficulty in Removal of Silicone Punctum Plugs

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Silicone punctal plug extrusion resulting from spontaneous dissection of canalicular mucosa A clinical and histopathologic report

Silicone punctal plug extrusion resulting from spontaneous dissection of canalicular mucosa A clinical and histopathologic report

A New Technique for Retrieval or Repositioning of Damaged or Migrated Silicone Punctal Plugs

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