J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1988 Jun;29(3):401-405.
Acquired Punctal Stenosis Treated by Laser Punctoplasty
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Occlusion or stenosis of lacrimal punctum may be from congenital origin, but can be caused by a variety of factors such as inflamations, tumors, traumas, and systemic diseases that invade punctum. Occlusion or stenosis of punctum was reported after use of drugs, such as strong miotics or idoxuridine also. The initial procedure to be employed in punctal stenosis caused by most factors is punctal dilation. In 1985, Awan used a new application of laser in the treatment of punctal stenosis, reporting good result. Two Korean adults with acquired punctal stenosis were treated by laser punctoplasty with good results.
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- A Simple Test for Epiphora Caused by Punctal Stenosis
- The Effect of Punctoplasty with Pigtail Probe for Canalicular Intubation in Patients with Punctal Obstruction
- Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis
- The Surgical Results of Dacryocystorhinostomy with Internal Punctoplasty for Common Canalicular Obstruction
- The Comparison of Punctoplasty and Silicone Tube Intubation in Patients with Punctal Obstruction
