What is Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs)?
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Punctal plugs that can be inserted inside the tear ducts to block them are called 'punctal plugs'. Punctal plugs increase the comfort level and lower the frequency of artificial tear use in most dry eye patients.
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How do members experience Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 10 | 7 | |
| Sjogren's syndrome | 7 | 5 | |
| Dry eye syndrome | 1 | 1 | |
| Itchy eyes | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Eye irritation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 6 |
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