A Simple Surgical Approach for the Management of Acquired Severe Lower Punctal Stenosis.

Sameh S MandourKhaled E Said-AhmedHany A KhairyMoataz F ElsawyMarwa A Zaky

Published in: Journal of ophthalmology (2019)

Using the pigtail probe is effective in treatment of severe punctal stenosis. Maintaining the punctal opening and prevention of restenosis can be achieved by using self-retaining bicanalicular stent after confirmation of nasolacrimal duct patency. This trial is registered with NCT03731143.

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