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patricia38543
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I've been listed to have daunting procedure of punctoplasty to resolve watering eyes. Does anyone have any experience as to whether it us worth it please?

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    Patricia, this procedure is done under local anesthetic and takes between 20-30 minutes.

    This procedure has a success rate of 86-96%.

    Possible Risks and Complications

    Infection

    Pain or discomfort – Patients may experience some discomfort especially due to the injection. The anaesthetic eye drops may also sting a bit. However, both do not affect a person’s vision after the surgery.

    Recurrence of punctal stenosis – The rate of recurrence is higher in 1-snip and 2-snip procedures because there is a tendency for the edges of the punctal and canaliculi incisions to heal together. This can be prevented by using punctal plugs.

    Trauma to the eye – This is a theoretical risk that exists in any kind of surgery performed near or around the eyes, but it rarely occurs.

    Temporary blurring of vision – This is a common side effect of the use of antibiotic ointments and will resolve once the medication period ends. However, it may keep patients from doing certain activities, such as driving, for some time after the ointment is administered.

    If incisions were made, there is some risk of bruising usually at the inner part of the lower eyelid. This will resolve on its own after a few days. Scarring is not usually a concern as the surgery does not leave any visible marks.

    To help minimise the risks of a watery eye surgery, ophthalmologists prescribe antibiotic and anti-inflammatory ointments or eye drops such as erythromycin, which the patients are instructed to use 3 times a day, usually for 5 days following the procedure. These help facilitate proper healing of the surgical site. Before administering the medications, patients are instructed to wash their hands. They are also taught how to properly clean the eye regularly, and are advised to refrain from touching or rubbing the eye.

    Patients are also advised to keep their follow-up visit, which is usually scheduled a few days after the surgery was performed to check for signs of infection and ensure that the procedure successfully resolved the problem.

    Ophthalmologists also usually schedule another follow-up check several months after the surgery to check for signs of recurrence.

    Read the full details here: https://www.docdoc.com.sg/info/procedure/punctoplasty/

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