Long-term Retention Rates and Complications of Silicone Punctal Plugs in Dry Eye

Horwath‐Winter, Jutta; Thaci, Arsim; Gruber, Anna; Boldin, Ingrid

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2007.05.019

Cited by 58 publications

(34 citation statements)

References 20 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Partial extrusion or migration occurred in 3% of patients (range, 0.9%e7.1%). Epiphora was reported in 9 of the studies 8,10,11,13,20,24,27,28 and occurred in 10% of patients (range, 1.9%e36.5%). Other complications were noted but were reported in fewer of the studies and occurred less frequently.…”

Section: Safetymentioning

confidence: 96%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Safety and Efficacy of Lacrimal Drainage System Plugs for Dry Eye Syndrome

et al. 2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Safetymentioning

confidence: 96%

“…None reported dacryocystitis. Six of the studies reported symptoms of irritation: in 5 studies, 8,10,22,24,27 patients experienced discomfort requiring plug removal (range, 2%e19%), and in 1 study, 11 3.7% of patients reported foreignbody sensation, itching, or pain. Intracanalicular plugs.…”

Section: Safetymentioning

confidence: 97%

Safety and Efficacy of Lacrimal Drainage System Plugs for Dry Eye Syndrome

et al. 2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Retention rates of the plugs were 84.2% after 3 months, 69.5% after 1 year, and 55.8% after a median of 2 years. 12 Spontaneous loss happened in 14.7% after 3 months, 27.3% after 1 year, and 36.8% after 2 years. In a study of 203 eyes where 312 arrow-shaft silicone plugs (CIBA Vision, Atlanta, GA; or Eagle Vision plugs) were implanted, the rate of spontaneous total extrusion was 50.7% with a mean survival time of 85.1 ± 7.3 weeks.…”

Section: Extrusion/spontaneous Lossmentioning

confidence: 98%

A Review of the Complications of Lacrimal Occlusion with Punctal and Canalicular Plugs

Bourkiza

Lee

2012

Orbit

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Punctal and canalicular plugs are widely used for both temporary and permanent occlusion of the lacrimal puncta in dry eyes. There are many designs and materials available on the market. While their efficacy in improving dry eye symptoms is widely proven, the gamut of complications associated with these devices have never been subject to a general review, although there are numerous case series in the literature associated with one particular device. This review aims to examine the track record of a variety of plugs currently in use, to review the management of complications, and propose strategies for both the prevention of these complications and their treatment.

show abstract

“…Horwath-Winter et al [42] followed the plug retention rates and complications in 93 eyes up to 8 years after placement of FCI plugs (FCI Ophthalmics, PO Box 465, Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts, USA). They report slightly higher than a 50% retention rate at 2 years.…”

Section: Punctal Plugsmentioning

confidence: 99%