Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, United States
Research Article
Efficacy of Punctal Plugs in the Management of Ocular Surface Diseases
Author(s): Oscar Chen*, Sera Choi and Anjali Tannan
Purpose: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of punctal plugs in the management of various ocular surface diseases.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted in an academic teaching center and private clinic between January
2015 and May 2020. Patients who underwent punctal occlusion with punctal plugs were reviewed. Clinical data such as
sex and age of the patient, symptoms, plug location, visual acuity, subjective improvement, tear break-up time, corneal
stain and complications were obtained. These parameters were evaluated during the initial follow-up (within 60 days of
the procedure) and the final follow-up (180-365 days after the procedure). These data were then compared to the patient’s
baseline presentation via odds ratio analysis.
Results: A total of 572 patients were includ.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.23.14.938