Tiny plugs inserted into the tear duct may safely curb the annoying and damaging effects of dry eyes, according to a new analysis of previous research. “Plugs are generally well tolerated,” said Dr.

Complications from the use of punctum plugs to treat aqueous insufficiency are fairly uncommon; however, adverse events can be minimized by selecting the appropriate patient and choosing specific plug ...

The first tear duct implant developed to treat inflammation and pain following cataract surgery has been shown to be a reliable alternative to medicated eye drops, which are the current standard of ...

Dexamethasone punctum plug compared to the size of a dime--Courtesy of Ocular Therapeutix Punctum plugs improve patient compliance and deliver drugs to the eye effectively, said the American Academy ...

Fact.MR has recently announced the addition of a new study on the global Tear Duct Plugs market to its document repository. This report is intended to provide a detailed analysis of all vital factors ...

Lenses have been regenerated in rabbits by scientists at the Eye Centre of The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) in Hangzhou, China. The team has also developed ...

The plugs are placed in the tear ducts at a doctor's office, and the devices are designed to release active drug ingredients over a period of time, reducing the need for frequent eye drops and ...

With cold winter temperatures come wind, dry indoor air and blasting heat, all of which can be annoying for your eyes. In fact, the season is the most common time of year that people complain about ...

(Reuters Health) - Tiny plugs inserted into the tear duct may safely curb the annoying and damaging effects of dry eyes, according to a new analysis of previous research. “Plugs are generally well ...