Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . While sometimes overlooked in favor of other treatments, punctal plugs are an effective tool in the treatment of ...

Two-month sustained release drug may improve therapy over topical drop administration. BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 20, 2012 -- Following encouraging results from Ocular Therapeutix's travoprost punctum plug ...

Lacrimal drainage plugs improve the signs and symptoms of moderate dry eye and are well tolerated in eyes that do not benefit from topical lubrication, according to 27 level 2 and 3 studies culled ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global punctal plug devices market is witnessing steady growth as eye care providers and patients increasingly seek effective solutions for dry eye disease ...

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.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...

A technology assessment report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology showed that more than half of all lacrimal drainage plug placements led to reduced dry eye symptoms, improved ocular surface ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...