Treatment of Dry Syndrome with Removable Intracanalicular Implants.

Paik, Min Jong; Yang, Jung Eon; Lee, Joo Hwa

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1993;34(11):1167-1170.
Published online November 1, 1993.

Treatment of Dry Syndrome with Removable Intracanalicular Implants.

Min Jong Paik, Jung Eon Yang, Joo Hwa Lee

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Inje University, Seoul Paik Hospital, Korea.
²Department of Ophthalmology, Inje University, SangGye Paik Hospital, Korea.

건성안에 대한 누소관폐쇄술의 효과

백민종(Min Jong Paik),양정언(Jung Eon Yang),이주화(Joo Hwa Lee)

Abstract

Canalicular occlusion with silicone plug was carried out in 11 patient, 21 eyes with dry eye syndrome and the effect and safety of the procedure were evaulated. Artificial tears were discontinued or frequency of instillation was reduced in 66.6% of eyes after occlusion of canaliculi. There were no stastiscally significant differences in the mean value of B.U.T. and Schirmer test pre-and post-canalicular occlusion. There were no cases of postoperative epophora, allergic reaction and infection.

Key Words: Dry eye syndrome;Silicone plug;Canalicular occlusion