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Punctal occlusion

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jennifer09136
jennifer09136

Hi, has anyone had surgical punctal occlusion done to manage extreme dry eye? My opthalmologist highly recommends it for my left eye which hs extreme dryness-caused problems. I am always reluctant to exchange a symptom have learnt to manage and live with, with an unknown symptom that may end up harder to accomodate. If you have had it done, please share the results to help me decide. Thanks,

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  • jennifer09136
    jennifer09136

    Posted

    PS I also doubt very much I could manage to sit still enough/keep my eye still enough to be a ha;way decent patient!
  • katalin59838
    katalin59838 jennifer09136

    Posted

    They put a block to my tear ducks every six months, I like it , it's better for me...

    I am not sure if this is what you ask ?

  • maureen42261
    maureen42261 jennifer09136

    Posted

    I throughly recommend having plugs inserted in your tear ducts, mine has been so much better since I had them done!
  • jennifer09136
    jennifer09136

    Posted

    No, not punctal plugs, this is surgically cuting the tear ducts - its the next stage after failed plugs.
    • katalin59838
      katalin59838 jennifer09136

      Posted

      Oh ok, I don't know that one , sorry.

      I guess you will let me know how you do with it :-)

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