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Ranjan A, Basu S, Singh S. Punctal cautery in dry eye disease: A systematic review. Ocul Surf 2024; 34:235-240. [PMID: 39127391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2024.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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PURPOSE To critically appraise the evidence on the efficacy and recanalization rates of permanent punctal occlusion via thermal or surgical means in managing dry eye disease (DED). METHODS In PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases, two authors systematically reviewed the literature for prospective studies on punctal cautery or surgical occlusion (excluding punctal plugs) for DED. The studied outcomes were changes in tear volume, tear film stability, punctal recanalization rates, and patient symptomatology. RESULTS Nine studies (all single-arm) had 150 subjects (96 females). Five studies were on thermal punctal cauterization, and four used surgical occlusion techniques. One hundred eighty puncta were operated for eyes not responding to maximal lubricants or recurrent plug extrusion. DED etiologies were Sjogren's syndrome (78), cicatricial ADDE (27), graft-versus-host disease (12), and non-SS DED (50). Follow-up ranged from 3 to 24 months. At the final follow-up, improvements in Schirmer I and TBUT were 2.5 mm and 0.8s with thermal and 2.1 mm and 0.6s with surgical methods, respectively (P = 0.17 for Schirmer, P = 0.18 for TBUT). Punctal recanalization rates varied between thermal (0-38.7 %) and surgical (5-9%) techniques (p = 0.22). Different cautery devices show different recanalization rates; disposable thermal cautery tips directly inserted into the punctum had lesser recanalization than radiofrequency monopolar cautery. Most patients reported subjective improvement following the procedure, but no quantification measure was given in the studies. None of the published studies had a comparison group for performing a meta-analysis. CONCLUSION Based on non-comparative studies, thermal or surgical punctal occlusion improves tear volume in DED with similar recanalization rates; however, randomized controlled trials are needed to ascertain the real effects of punctal cautery on DED.
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- Ashish Ranjan
- Hariram Motumal Nasta and Renu Hariram Nasta Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre (BHERC), LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Hariram Motumal Nasta and Renu Hariram Nasta Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre (BHERC), LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Tappeiner C, Heiligenhaus A, Halter JP, Miserocchi E, Bandello F, Goldblum D. Challenges and concepts in the diagnosis and management of ocular graft-versus-host disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1133381. [PMID: 36891189 PMCID: PMC9987249 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1133381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is characterized by tissue inflammation in the host following an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). The pathophysiology is complex and only incompletely understood yet. Donor lymphocyte interaction with the histocompatibility antigens of the host plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Inflammation may affect multiple organs and tissues, e.g., the gastrointestinal tract, liver, lung, fasciae, vaginal mucosa, and the eye. Subsequently, alloreactive donor-derived T and B lymphocytes may lead to severe inflammation of the ocular surface (i.e., cornea and conjunctiva) and the eyelids. Furthermore, fibrosis of the lacrimal gland may lead to severe dry eye. This review focuses on ocular GVHD (oGVHD) and provides an overview of current challenges and concepts in the diagnosis and management of oGVHD. Ophthalmic manifestations, diagnostic procedures, grading of severity and recommendations for ophthalmic examination intervals are provided. Management of ocular surface disease with lubricants, autologous serum eye drops, topical anti-inflammatory agents and systemic treatment options are described based on the current evidence. Ocular surface scarring and corneal perforation are severe complications of oGVHD. Therefore, ophthalmic screening and interdisciplinary treatment approaches are highly relevant to improve the quality of life of patients and to prevent potentially irreversible visual loss.
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- Christoph Tappeiner
- Department of Ophthalmology, Pallas Klinik, Olten, Switzerland.,Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.,Department of Ophthalmology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, University Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology at St. Franziskus Hospital, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, University Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, University Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Pallas Klinik, Olten, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Nitta K, Mukai R, Todokoro D, Akiyama H. Lacrimal Duct Obstruction and Infection Associated with Non-Traumatic Corneal Perforation: A Case Series. Int Med Case Rep J 2022; 15:313-322. [PMID: 35769810 PMCID: PMC9236464 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s363034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To report a case series of lacrimal duct obstruction and infection associated with non-traumatic corneal perforation. Case Series This study included 6 eyes in 6 patients with non-traumatic corneal perforation treated between April 2019 and March 2021. All 6 cases were associated with lacrimal duct obstruction and infection. Purulent discharge caused by lacrimal duct infection was observed in all 6 patients (100%). However, three of the 6 patients (50%) did not show purulent discharge at initial examination and lacrimal duct obstruction was therefore not initially recognized. Dry eye was observed in five of the 6 patients (83%) and may have caused corneal deterioration, increasing susceptibility to perforation. Further, dry eye masks symptoms of lacrimal duct obstruction and infections, such as epiphora and regurgitation of purulent discharge, making the association with lacrimal duct obstruction and infection difficult to determine. All patients were treated for both corneal perforation and lacrimal duct disease, and conditions improved, with no recurrence of either corneal perforation or lacrimal duct disease. Conclusion In patients with a combination of lacrimal duct disease and corneal perforation, treatment of both diseases resulted in stabilization of patient condition. Dry eyes may mask symptoms of lacrimal duct diseases, such as epiphora and purulent discharge, and lacrimal duct disease may thus be underdiagnosed.
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- Keisuke Nitta
- Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- Correspondence: Keisuke Nitta, Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan, Tel +81-27-220-8338, Fax +81-27-220-3841, Email
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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Microbiologic Analysis of Removed Silicone Punctal Plugs in Dry Eye Patients. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092326. [PMID: 35566452 PMCID: PMC9103617 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study analyzed the microbiologic results of removing silicone punctal plugs due to uncomfortable symptoms in dry-eye patients. Patients who were diagnosed with dry eye and received silicone punctal plugs—SuperEagle Punctum Plug™ (EagleVision, Denville, NJ, USA) or Parasol Punctum Plug™ (Beaver–Visitec international, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA)—into upper or lower puncta that were removed due to discomfort from January 2018 to June 2020 were enrolled and reviewed retrospectively. Out of the total 58 patients (64 eyes), 19 patients were male and 39 patients were female. Protrusion without granulation (21 patients, 32.8%) was the most common reason for plug removal, followed by protrusion with granuloma (19 patients, 29.7%). The positive rate of bacterial culture was 42.2% and Klebsiella aerogenes was the most common organism identified (18.5%). Vancomycin showed the highest susceptibility of 100% among all the antibiotics, third-generation cephalosporins were the most susceptible (88.5%) among cephalosporines, and levofloxacin was the most susceptible (81.0%) among quinolones. Among the patients who complained of discomfort after insertion of silicone punctal plugs, approximately 42% had a positive result in bacterial culture. Therefore, when removing punctal plugs in such patients, a microbiological examination may be needed for the appropriate selection of antibiotics.
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Wang Y, Carreno-Galeano JT, Singh RB, Dana R, Yin J. Long-term Outcomes of Punctal Cauterization in the Management of Ocular Surface Diseases. Cornea 2021; 40:168-171. [PMID: 32467449 PMCID: PMC7704919 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term outcomes of surgical occlusion of lacrimal puncta using thermal cautery in the management of ocular surface diseases. METHODS We reviewed medical records of 80 consecutive patients from a single academic center who underwent punctal cauterization. Patient demographics, ocular history, symptoms, and signs of ocular surface diseases pre- and post-cauterization were recorded. RESULTS A total of 80 patients (171 puncta) were included, with an average age of 59 years and a follow-up duration of 27 months. The most common ocular morbidity was ocular graft-versus-host disease (n = 36), followed by primary keratoconjunctivitis sicca (n = 15). Indications for punctal cauterization included plug loss (n = 51), difficulty in plug fitting (n = 11), plug-related complications (n = 6), recanalization of previous cauterization (n = 7), and severe ocular surface disease requiring permanent punctal closure (n = 4). After punctal cauterization, the percentage of eyes with severe (21%) and moderate (25%) dry eye decreased significantly (8% and 19% at 3 months and 6% and 17% at 12 months, P = 0.0006). Fifty-four percent of patients reported improvement in their symptoms. The rate of recanalization was 21% during the follow-up period. The use of topical corticosteroids was associated with higher recanalization rate. Associated complications were limited to temporary pain and swelling. CONCLUSIONS Punctal cauterization is an effective modality in treating severe ocular surface diseases in patients who repeatedly lose punctal plugs, and it can be easily performed in a clinic setting without major complications. However, cauterization may need to be repeated in up to a quarter of cases because of recanalization.
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- Yvonne Wang
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Iyer G, Srinivasan B, Agarwal S, Agarwal M, Matai H. Surgical Management of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2020; 9:512-523. [PMID: 33323706 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency is challenging. Multiple options can be adopted according to the underlying cause and the patient and physician preferences. Stem cell transplant is a common treatment modality and several techniques have been described with outcomes varying by the laterality of the condition. Keratoprosthesis is a preferred option for bilateral conditions. Indications for type 1 and type 2 keratoprosthesis differ and the past 2 decades have seen a revolution in the field of keratoprosthesis with encouraging and improved outcomes. Management also includes preventive measures and measures to optimize/stabilize the ocular surface that would go a long way in reducing the deterioration of the ocular surface. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the currently available techniques and to present a comprehensive algorithm to assist in decision making for unilateral and bilateral limbal stem cell deficiency.
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- Geetha Iyer
- CJ Shah Cornea Services, Dr. G. Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic for Ocular Surface Disorders, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Singh RB, Yung A, Coco G, Sinha S, Dohlman TH, Yin J, Dana R. Efficacy and retention of silicone punctal plugs for treatment of dry eye in patients with and without ocular graft-versus-host-disease. Ocul Surf 2020; 18:731-735. [PMID: 32738300 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2020.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the retention rates and efficacy of silicone punctal plugs for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) in patients with ocular graft-versus-host-disease (oGVHD) in comparison to dry eye disease due to non-oGVHD etiologies. METHODS We reviewed the case-records of 864 consecutive patients with DED who were symptomatic despite topical therapy and had silicone punctal plugs placed over an eight-year- period at a single academic center. We compared plug retention rates in oGVHD and non-oGVHD DED patients using Kaplan-Meier analyses. Furthermore, we analyzed changes in objective ocular surface parameters including tear breakup time (TBUT), Schirmer's test, and corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) score in plug-retaining patients at two-, six- and twelve-month follow-up. RESULTS Median age of dry eye patients was 58 years, and 606 (70%) of patients were women. In the cohort, 264 (31%) patients were diagnosed with oGVHD. Plug retention was significantly lower in oGVHD-DED patients compared to non-oGVHD-DED patients (p < 0.0001). We observed significant improvement in CFS scores in plug retaining-oGVHD and non-oGVHD DED patients at all time points. Tear break-up time was significantly prolonged at six- and twelve-months follow-up in non-oGVHD patients, whereas significant change in TBUT in oGVHD patients was recorded only at twelve months post plug placement. Schirmer's score improved significantly in plug retaining-non-oGVHD DED patients at six- and twelve-months follow-up, however no significant change was observed in Schirmer's score in oGVHD DED patients. CONCLUSIONS An improvement in ocular surface disease parameters was observed in both plug-retaining oGVHD and non-oGVHD DED patients. However, a majority of oGVHD DED patients spontaneously lost their punctal plugs within 90 days of placement. Therefore, regular follow-up after plug placement is recommended to detect plug loss and ensure adequate disease control.
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- Rohan Bir Singh
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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Avisar I, Nahum Y, Mimouni M, Kremer I, Malhotra R. Oculoplastic aspects of ocular surface disease and their management. Surv Ophthalmol 2019; 65:312-322. [PMID: 31837384 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The normal structure and function of the eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctival fornices, and lacrimal system are essential for the health of the ocular surface, and abnormalities of these structures accompany many cases of ocular surface disease. We describe the role of oculoplastic intervention in the context of ocular surface disease, focusing on blink disorders, lagophthalmos, entropion, lid scarring and keratinization, trichiasis, and punctal and lacrimal sac disease.
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- Inbal Avisar
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel; Bruce and Ruth Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Corneo-Plastic Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK
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Yartsev VD, At'kova EL, Safonova TN, Fedorov AA, Novikov IA. [Inflammatory granuloma after intracanalicular punctal plug migration (a clinical case)]. Vestn Oftalmol 2019; 135:199-203. [PMID: 31691660 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2019135052199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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At present, installation of punctal plugs (tear duct occluders) draws attention of ophthalmologists, but this method of treating dry eye syndrome (DES) is not without complications. Considering the rise of DES occurrence - the tendency anticipated to continue - as well as expansion of indications for installation of tear duct occluders, their usage can be expected to rise. The article describes a relatively rare clinical case that involved intracanalicular migration of silicone punctal plug. A female patient of 36 years old sought medical help in Research Institute of Eye Diseases (Moscow) to treat a lump in the area of lower lacrimal punctum in the left eye that was growing in size; the lump had appeared around 2 months prior to the visit. Patient's medical history read that around 2 years ago she had a silicone occluder installed in the lower lacrimal punctum of the left eye. On examination, in the area of lower lacrimal punctum, a body with a nutrient vascular pedicle deriving from lower lacrimal duct could be found. The occluder was absent in the opening of the lacrimal punctum. A revision of lower tear duct cavity was performed to remove its contents. The body filling tear duct opening was removed with forceps. Substance was then sent for histological examination. Tear duct was scraped out, the silicone occluder removed and sent to laboratory for scanning electron microscopy. The patient had no complaints 6 months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: The study showed that the forming body was granuloma resulting from aseptic inflammation. Surface of the silicone occluder in retention of lacrimal pathways remained unchanged. Described surgical tactic is suitable for treating patients with intracanalicular punctal plug migration.
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- V D Yartsev
- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021
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Brzheskiy VV, Radkhuan MR. [Relative effectiveness of methods of obturating the lacrimal duct in the treatment of patients with dry eye syndrome]. Vestn Oftalmol 2019; 135:12-20. [PMID: 30830069 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma201913501112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Obturation of the lacrimal duct is a new method being developed in parallel to drug therapy for the treatment of patients with dry eye syndrome (DES). However, the abundance of methods of obturation and the lack of experience with them indicates the necessity of their comparative evaluation and development of a therapeutic algorithm. PURPOSE To compare the effectiveness of various ways of obturating the lacrimal duct, to determine their choice and the sequence of their application in the treatment of patients with DES. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 85 patients with DES: 23 - on the basis of disturbed tear production, with denervation and after extirpation of the lacrimal gland; 62 - due to the combination of disturbed tear production and increased tear film evaporation: with Sjogren syndrome, Graft-versus-host reaction, and scarring pemphigoid. All patients were examined using methods of functional evaluation of the ocular surface. RESULTS The effect of artificial tear after 1 month of instillations was sufficient in 31 patients. The remaining 54 patients underwent lacrimal duct obturation: at first - temporary (with catgut thread), and after it proved effective (48 patients) - permanent: Punctal plugs® (FCI), conjunctiva coating, diathermocoagulation, and canals ligation (when previous methods were ineffective). The intervention was accompanied by a decrease in the severity of DES symptoms, increased stability of the tear film and high tear meniscus index values. However, none of the methods used was absolutely reliable: recanalization of the tear ducts was noted in 28.2% after their closure by Punctal plugs, in 25-60% after conjunctival coverage, and in 51.7% after diathermocoagulation. CONCLUSION The least traumatic way of lacrimal duct obturation is the Punctal plugs. The most reliable, but also the most traumatic is canals ligation, which was effective in re-obturation. Covering lacrimal papillae with conjunctiva occupies an intermediate position in terms of traumatism and effectiveness. During the surgery, it is reasonable to consider blocking both canals, and not just obturating the lower one.
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- V V Brzheskiy
- Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, 2 Litovskaya St., Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 194100
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- Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, 2 Litovskaya St., Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 194100
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Trujillo-de Santiago G, Sharifi R, Yue K, Sani ES, Kashaf SS, Alvarez MM, Leijten J, Khademhosseini A, Dana R, Annabi N. Ocular adhesives: Design, chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, and applications. Biomaterials 2019; 197:345-367. [PMID: 30690421 PMCID: PMC6687460 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Closure of ocular wounds after an accident or surgery is typically performed by suturing, which is associated with numerous potential complications, including suture breakage, inflammation, secondary neovascularization, erosion to the surface and secondary infection, and astigmatism; for example, more than half of post-corneal transplant infections are due to suture related complications. Tissue adhesives provide promising substitutes for sutures in ophthalmic surgery. Ocular adhesives are not only intended to address the shortcomings of sutures, but also designed to be easy to use, and can potentially minimize post-operative complications. Herein, recent progress in the design, synthesis, and application of ocular adhesives, along with their advantages, limitations, and potential are discussed. This review covers two main classes of ocular adhesives: (1) synthetic adhesives based on cyanoacrylates, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and other synthetic polymers, and (2) adhesives based on naturally derived polymers, such as proteins and polysaccharides. In addition, different technologies to cover and protect ocular wounds such as contact bandage lenses, contact lenses coupled with novel technologies, and decellularized corneas are discussed. Continued advances in this area can help improve both patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
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- Grissel Trujillo-de Santiago
- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA; Microsystems Technologies Laboratories, MIT, Cambridge, 02139, MA, USA; Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA; Microsystems Technologies Laboratories, MIT, Cambridge, 02139, MA, USA; Centro de Biotecnología-FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA; Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California - Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Schepens Eye Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, MA, USA; Biomaterials Innovation Research Center, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02139, MA, USA; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Yokoi N, Komuro A, Sotozono C, Kinoshita S. A new surgical approach for punctal occlusion using fibrous tissue from under the lacrimal caruncle. Clin Ophthalmol 2018; 12:463-472. [PMID: 29563770 PMCID: PMC5846759 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s155209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Surgical punctal occlusion is indispensable for the treatment of severe dry eye in cases where punctal-plug insertion is not applicable due to an enlarged or deformed punctum. However, permanent punctal occlusion is difficult in some cases. In our aim to establish a more reliable punctal occlusion, we have devised a new surgical approach for punctal occlusion. Patients and methods This study involved 20 puncta of 12 eyes of 12 patients (1 male and 11 females; mean age: 65.2 years) with severe aqueous-tear-deficient dry eye. A new surgical procedure for punctal occlusion using fibrous tissue from under the lacrimal caruncle into the diathermy-induced deepithelialized canaliculus as supporting tissue for punctal closure was performed. In all patients, the assessment of eye symptoms, as well as the condition of punctal occlusion by slit-lamp biomicroscopy, tear volume (tear-meniscus radius [TMR] measurement by meniscometry), the condition of precorneal tear film (graded by interferometry [IG]), measurement of fluorescein breakup time (FBUT), and scoring of ocular surface staining (fluorescein score of area [FSA] and density [FSD], and lissamine green score [LGS]) were performed, and the preoperative and 6-month-postoperative values were compared. Results In regard to the postoperative improvement of symptoms, 11 patients showed remarkable improvement, 1 patient showed improvement, and no reopening of the closed punctum was found in any patient. Test values were all significantly improved post surgery (all: P<0.05) as compared to those prior to surgery (respective values [mean ± SD], and the pre- and postoperative P-values were: TMR (mm) [0.18±0.08; 0.56±0.28, P=0.002], IG [4.3±0.9; 2.7±0.8, P=0.009], FBUT [0.4±0.6; 4.1±2.9, P=0.004], FSA [1.6±0.7; 0.7±0.9, P=0.03], FSD [2.7±0.7; 0.6±0.7, P=0.003], and LGS [5.1±2.7; 1.1±2.1, P=0.005]). Moreover, no postoperative complications were observed. Conclusion The findings of this study showed that our novel surgical procedure for punctal occlusion is highly successful and that it results in improved and more complete punctal occlusion.
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- Norihiko Yokoi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Medical Science and Technology for Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Hu W, Zhang Y, Tighe S, Zhu YT, Li GG. A New Isolation Method of Human Lacrimal Canaliculus Epithelial Stem Cells by Maintaining Close Association with Their Niche Cells. Int J Med Sci 2018; 15:1260-1267. [PMID: 30275751 PMCID: PMC6158657 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.27705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose: To investigate whether lacrimal canaliculus epithelial stem cells (LCESC) could be isolated and expanded in vitro. Methods: The lacrimal canaliculus epithelium of 6 patients with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) caused by alkali burn or Stevens Johnson Syndrome were examined by lacrimal endoscope. Cadaveric eyelids were fixed and prepared for cross section and stained with HE and antibodies against PCK, Vim, p63α, SCF and c-Kit. Canaliculus tissue was separated under an operating microscope using a lacrimal probe as an indicator and digested with collagenase A. The clusters of epithelial cells with closely associated stroma were further digested with Trypsin/EDTA to obtain single cells for culture on Matrigel-coated plastic plates in MESCM media. The expression of SCF, c-Kit and p63α was determined by immunostaining. The colony-forming efficiency on 3T3 feeder layers was also measured by calculating the percentage of the clone number divided by the total number cells seeded. Results: The epithelial layers of five out of six inferior lacrimal canaliculi and all the six superior lacrimal canaliculi were visually normal in appearance. Five to fifteen layers of the epithelium in the human lacrimal canaliculi were present with a small, tightly compacted basal layer of cells expressing PCK, p63α, SCF and c-Kit. LCESC were isolated by collagenase A and obtained clonal growth in MESCM. The colony-forming efficiency of LCESC holoclones on a 3T3 feeder layer was 3.2%, compared to 1.9% for those of limbal stem cells (LSC). Conclusions: Herein, we first report that LCESCs can be isolated and have stem cell characteristics, similar to those of LSCs. Such a discovery raises a promising substrate resource of stem cells for LSC reconstruction in LSCD patients.
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- Weikun Hu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PRC. 430030
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- Tissue Tech, Inc., Ocular Surface Center, and Ocular Surface Research & Education Foundation, Miami, FL, USA. 33173
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- Tissue Tech, Inc., Ocular Surface Center, and Ocular Surface Research & Education Foundation, Miami, FL, USA. 33173
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- Tissue Tech, Inc., Ocular Surface Center, and Ocular Surface Research & Education Foundation, Miami, FL, USA. 33173
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PRC. 430030.,Tissue Tech, Inc., Ocular Surface Center, and Ocular Surface Research & Education Foundation, Miami, FL, USA. 33173
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Nassiri N, Zhou XY, Rodriguez Torres Y, Meyer Z, Beyer MA, Mehregan CA, Vellaichamy G, Chungfat N, Hwang FS. Current and emerging therapy of dry eye disease. Part B: non-pharmacological modalities. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2017.1344552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Nariman Nassiri
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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Jones L, Downie LE, Korb D, Benitez-del-Castillo JM, Dana R, Deng SX, Dong PN, Geerling G, Hida RY, Liu Y, Seo KY, Tauber J, Wakamatsu TH, Xu J, Wolffsohn JS, Craig JP. TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report. Ocul Surf 2017; 15:575-628. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 578] [Impact Index Per Article: 82.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Said AMA, Farag ME, Abdulla TM, Ziko OAO, Osman WM. Corneal sensitivity, ocular surface health and tear film stability after punctal plug therapy of aqueous deficient dry eye. Int J Ophthalmol 2016; 9:1598-1607. [PMID: 27990362 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2016.11.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the effect of punctal occlusion using thermosensitive (smart plug) versus silicone plug for management of aqueous deficient dry eye on corneal sensitivity, ocular surface health and tear film stability. METHODS A comparative prospective interventional case study included 45 patients with bilateral severe form of aqueous deficient dry eye. In each patient, the smart plug was inserted in the lower punctum of the right eye which was considered as study group 1 and silicone plug was inserted in the lower punctum of the left eye of the same patient which was considered as study group 2. All patients were subjected to careful history taking and questionnaire for subjective assessment of severity of symptoms. Corneal sensitivity, corneal fluorescein, rose bengal staining, Schirmer's I test, tear film break up time and conjunctival impression cytology were performed pre and 1, 3 and 6mo post plug insertion. RESULTS A statistically significant improvement in subjective and objective manifestations occurred following treatment with both types of plugs (P<0.01). The thermosensitive plug caused significant overall improvement, decrease in frequency of application of tear substitutes and improvement of conjunctival impression cytology parameters in the inserted side (P<0.01). Canaliculitis was reported in two eyes (4.4%) following punctal occlusion using thermosensitive plug (study group 1). Spontaneous plug loss occurred in 21 eyes (46.6%) in the silicone plug group (study group 2). CONCLUSION Improvement of subjective and objective manifestations of aqueous deficient dry eye occurs following punctal plug occlusion. Thermosensitive plug has good patient's compliance with fewer complications and lower rates of loss compared to the silicone plug.
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- Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Arbeitsablauf zur Behandlung des Trockenen Auges, ein Versuch der Zuordnung von Diagnose zur Therapie. SPEKTRUM DER AUGENHEILKUNDE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00717-016-0296-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Javate RM, Dy IEC, Buyucan KFN, Ma Guerrero EET. Retention rates and benefits of Painless Punctal Plug F(TM) in dry eye patients. Orbit 2016; 35:126-31. [PMID: 27163906 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2016.1176204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In this article, the authors attempt to determine the retention rate and benefits of Painless Punctal Plug F(TM) placed in patients diagnosed with dry eye. This is a prospective, observational cohort study. Forty patients diagnosed with dry eye underwent Painless Punctal Plug F placement in the inferior puncta (80 puncta) in a private clinic from January 2010 to July 2012. Patients were then followed up monthly for seven months taking note of plug retention, spontaneous plug loss, and complications. Retention rates of patients with mean age of 58.6 years were 100% after one month, 98.75% after two months, 96.25% after three months, 95% after four months, 93.75% after five months, and 92.5% after seven months. In the 80 plugs, three plugs underwent spontaneous punctal plug loss and three plugs were removed due to local discomfort. In total, 74 out of 80 plugs remained intact after seven months of follow-up. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that there was propensity for spontaneous punctal plug loss or plug removal in the Sjogren group as compared to the non-Sjogren group. No complications were noted such as epiphora, local inflammatory reaction, nor canalicular pyogenic granuloma except for local discomfort. This study showed that Painless Punctal Plug F has a high retention rate with the following benefits, it has one-size, fitted for small to medium puncta; extended round end which made prior dilation unnecessary and once inserted, the soft round bulb fits snugly inside the punctum preventing plug loss.
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- Reynaldo M Javate
- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Santo Tomas Hospital, University of Santo Tomas , España, Sampaloc, Manila , Philippines
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Santo Tomas Hospital, University of Santo Tomas , España, Sampaloc, Manila , Philippines
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Santo Tomas Hospital, University of Santo Tomas , España, Sampaloc, Manila , Philippines
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Santo Tomas Hospital, University of Santo Tomas , España, Sampaloc, Manila , Philippines
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Lee JS, Hwang SH, Shin BC, Park YM. Electrical stimulation of auricular acupressure for dry eye: A randomized controlled-clinical trial. Chin J Integr Med 2016; 23:822-828. [DOI: 10.1007/s11655-016-2449-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Klein-Theyer A, Boldin I, Rabensteiner DF, Aminfar H, Horwath-Winter J. Prevalence of canaliculitis after smartplug insertion during long-term follow-up. Br J Ophthalmol 2015; 99:1134-6. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-306290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bukhari AA. Botulinum neurotoxin type A versus punctal plug insertion in the management of dry eye disease. Oman J Ophthalmol 2014; 7:61-5. [PMID: 25136228 PMCID: PMC4134547 DOI: 10.4103/0974-620x.137142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Purpose: To compare the efficacies of punctal plug insertion and Botulinum toxin injection in dry eye disease not responding to topical medications. Materials and Methods: A non-controlled randomized clinical trial of two parallel groups of 60 dry eye patients seen in the clinic not responding to topical medications were divided into two groups. One group received punctal plugs and the other group received Botulinum toxin injections to prevent lacrimal tear drainage. Results: Of a total of 36 patients with a mean age of 44.5 years who received punctal plugs, 50% of them experienced improvements in the clinical manifestations of their disease. 12/36 (33.3%) developed plug extrusion, and 6/36 (16.7%) patients developed conjunctival erosions with irritation that necessitated plug removal within one week of insertion. A total of 24 patients with a mean age of 47.5 years received injections of Botulinum toxin. Of these, 83.3% had improvement in all of the clinical manifestations of dry eye. 4/24 (16.7%) had no improvement in the degrees to which they experienced foreign body sensations, 33.3% reported shampoo entering the eye while showering. All of the patients who received Botulinum toxin injections were satisfied with the results of their treatment, whereas only 72.3% of the patients who received punctal plugs were satisfied with their results. Conclusion: Botulinum neurotoxin A injections can be a very good alternative to punctal plugs in improving the clinical manifestations of dry eye disease They are associated with the development of fewer and milder complications and with higher levels of patient satisfaction.
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- Amal A Bukhari
- Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
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Takahashi Y, Watanabe A, Matsuda H, Nakamura Y, Nakano T, Asamoto K, Ikeda H, Kakizaki H. Anatomy of secretory glands in the eyelid and conjunctiva: a photographic review. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2013; 29:215-9. [PMID: 23381567 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e3182833dee] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The eyelid and conjunctiva are main targets in ophthalmic plastic surgery. Although dry eyes are known to occasionally occur after ophthalmic plastic surgery, little attention has been paid to the secretory glands in the eyelid and conjunctiva. The secretary glands in the eyelid and conjunctiva contain the main lacrimal gland, accessory lacrimal glands of Wolfring and Krause, goblet cells, ciliary glands of Moll and Zeis, and the meibomian gland of the tarsal plate. Understanding the details of these glands is helpful in preventing and managing secretion reduction after oculoplastic procedures.
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- Yasuhiro Takahashi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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Cardoso K, Ferreira M, Miguel M, Bolzan A, Nishimori C, Franco L, Honsho C. Clinical and histological effects of the temporary occlusion of the rabbit nasolacrimal duct and point using cyanoacrylate adhesives. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352013000600021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and histological effects of occluding the nasolacrimal ducts and points of rabbits. For this study, 20 adult New Zealand rabbits, both males and females, weighing 3.2±0.4kg were allocated into two groups for n-butyl-cyanoacrylate occlusion (GB, n=10) or 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate occlusion (GO, n=10). The contralateral eyes served as the controls. The persistence of tears was evaluated daily using the Schirmer I test. Discomfort, eye discharge, epiphora, and conjunctival hyperemia were assessed prior to the procedure (T0) and during the 14 subsequent days (T1-T14). On days seven and 14, five animals from each group were euthanized, and their nasolacrimal ducts were collected, processed and analyzed by histology. In the GB group, the Schirmer test values differed from that at T0 at all of the subsequent time points, whereas there was no difference in the values observed from the GO group. Compared with the corresponding controls, the GO and GB groups differed significantly at almost all of the time points. When comparing the treatment groups, differences were found at T6, T7, T9, T10, T11, T12 and T14, with higher Schirmer values in the GB group. Epiphora was observed in the GB group from T1 to T8 and in the GO group from T1 to T6. Within seven days post-occlusion, histology revealed a moderate foreign body reaction, with marked necrosis and sloughing of the canalicular epithelium, in the GO group, which was absent at day 14. In the GB group, a marked inflammatory reaction and a mild foreign body reaction were found at day seven, and the foreign body reaction was prevalent at day 14. This study demonstrated that both adhesives were effective in obstructing the nasolacrimal ducts and points of rabbits and that their application and handling are easy and free of complications. However, both adhesives promoted inflammatory and foreign body reactions that evolved to repair and regeneration at day 14 of evaluation.
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Borrelli M, Geerling G. Current concepts of ocular adnexal surgery. GMS INTERDISCIPLINARY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DGPW 2013; 2:Doc06. [PMID: 26504698 PMCID: PMC4582485 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a specialized area of ophthalmology that deals with the management of deformities and abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal system and the orbit. An ophthalmoplastic surgeon is able to identify and correct abnormalities of the ocular adnexae such as ectropion, lid retraction, conjunctival scarring with severe entropion, that can cause secondary ocular surface disorders; manage patients with watering eye, and when needed intervene with a dacryocystorhinostomy by external or endonasal approach and moreover minimize disfigurement following enucleation or evisceration and prevent further corneal damage, alleviate complains of tearing and grittiness, but also cosmetic complaints in patients with Graves' orbitopathy. Aim of this manuscript was to review current established and recently evolving surgical procedures.
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- Maria Borrelli
- Department of Ophthalmology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Rabensteiner DF, Boldin I, Klein A, Horwath-Winter J. Collared Silicone Punctal Plugs Compared to Intracanalicular Plugs for the Treatment of Dry Eye. Curr Eye Res 2013; 38:521-5. [DOI: 10.3109/02713683.2013.765487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Visual Function Changes After Punctal Occlusion With the Treatment of Short BUT Type of Dry Eye. Cornea 2012; 31:1009-13. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e31823f8cfc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Diagnosis and treatment of ocular chronic graft-versus-host disease: report from the German-Austrian-Swiss Consensus Conference on Clinical Practice in chronic GVHD. Cornea 2012; 31:299-310. [PMID: 22157574 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e318226bf97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Ocular chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is one of the most frequent long-term complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is often associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. METHODS The German/Austrian/Swiss Consensus Conference on Clinical Practice in cGVHD aimed to summarize the currently available evidence for diagnosis and (topical) treatment and to summarize different treatment modalities of ocular cGVHD. The presented consensus was based on a review of published evidence and a survey on the current clinical practice including transplant centers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. RESULTS Ocular cGVHD often affects the lacrimal glands, the conjunctiva, the lids (including meibomian glands), and the cornea but can also involve other parts of the eye such as the sclera. Up to now, there have been no pathognomonic diagnostic features identified. The main therapeutic aim in the management of ocular cGVHD is the treatment of inflammation and dryness to relieve patients' symptoms and to maintain ocular integrity and function. Therapy should be chosen in the context of the patient's overall condition, systemic immunosuppressive therapy, symptoms, ocular surface integrity, and inflammatory activity. The consensus conference proposed new grading criteria and diagnostic recommendations for general monitoring of patients with graft-versus-host-disease for use in clinical practice. CONCLUSION The evidence levels for diagnosis and treatment of ocular cGVHD are low, and most of the treatment options are based on empirical knowledge. Topical immunosuppression, for example, with cyclosporine, represents a promising strategy to reduce inflammation and dryness in ocular cGVHD. Further clinical trials are necessary to elucidate risk factors for eye manifestation, complications, and visual loss and to evaluate staging criteria and diagnostic and therapeutic measures for ocular cGVHD.
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Surgical management of lacrimal punctal cauterization in chronic GVHD-related dry eye with recurrent punctal plug extrusion. Bone Marrow Transplant 2012; 47:1465-9. [PMID: 22426754 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2012.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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We investigated the efficacy of lacrimal punctal occlusion surgery with a cautery device in patients with chronic GVHD (cGVHD)-related dry eye, with recanalization of puncta and recurrent punctal plug extrusion. A total of 23 puncta from 14 eyes of 10 patients with chronic GVHD (cGVHD)-related dry eye underwent punctual thermal cauterization with a high-temperature disposable cautery device. All patients were refractory to conventional treatment, including artificial tear eye drops, autologous serum eye drops and vitamin A eye drops, and had a history of recanalization and recurrent punctal plug extrusion. The effect of lacrimal punctal cauterization by thermal cautery device was evaluated by changes in subjective symptom scores, corrected distance visual acuity, Schirmer's test values, fluorescein staining scores, rose bengal staining scores, and tear-film break-up time before and 3 months after the surgery. Subjective symptom scores, Schirmer's test values, fluorescein and rose bengal scores, and tear-film break-up time improved significantly 3 months after the surgery. Recanalization of puncta was not observed in all the cases (0 of 14 eyes, 0%). Lacrimal punctal cauterization was effective with no recanalization and significant improvements in subjective symptoms and the ocular surface environment in cGVHD-related dry eye patients who had been refractory to conventional treatments.
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Kakizaki H, Takahashi Y, Iwaki M, Nakano T, Asamoto K, Ikeda H, Goto E, Selva D, Leibovitch I. Punctal and canalicular anatomy: implications for canalicular occlusion in severe dry eye. Am J Ophthalmol 2012; 153:229-237.e1. [PMID: 21982102 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2011.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2011] [Revised: 07/13/2011] [Accepted: 07/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize the microscopic anatomy of the lacrimal punctum and canaliculi in relation to the tarsal plate, muscle of Riolan, and Horner muscle; and to report a novel technique to excise the horizontal canaliculus in severe dry eye patients. DESIGN Observational anatomic study and a retrospective case series. METHODS The microscopic anatomy was studied in 86 eyelids of 25 cadavers (age range: 45-96 years, mean: 79.5 years). Surgery was performed on 18 canaliculi of 7 patients with dry eyes (age range: 37-69 years, mean: 59.9 years). In the microscopic study, 32 eyelids were incised sagittally, 38 eyelids were incised horizontally (1 mm from the eyelid margin), and 16 eyelids were incised parallel to the tarsal plate. All specimens were stained with Masson trichrome. In the surgical group, probe-guided horizontal canalicular excision with incision of the Horner muscle to the lateral edge of the lacrimal caruncle was performed. Both canalicular stumps were cauterized. RESULTS In the microscopic anatomic study, the punctum and the vertical canaliculus were part of the tarsal plate with the muscle of Riolan, whereas the horizontal canaliculus was surrounded by the Horner muscle. In the surgical group, all the operated canaliculi were completely occluded without recanalization 12 months postoperatively. No complications were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Based on microscopic anatomic findings that the lacrimal punctum and the vertical canaliculus are part of the tarsal plate, and that the horizontal canaliculus is surrounded by the Horner muscle, excision of the horizontal canaliculus may be an effective technique to treat patients with severe dry eyes.
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- Hirohiko Kakizaki
- Department of Ophthalmology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan.
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Sabti S, Halter JP, Braun Fränkl BC, Goldblum D. Punctal occlusion is safe and efficient for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in patients with ocular GvHD. Bone Marrow Transplant 2011; 47:981-4. [PMID: 22041848 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2011.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The use of punctal plugs in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in inflammatory eye disease remains controversial because of the potentially increased retention time of tears enriched with inflammatory cytokines that may aggravate eye inflammation. We describe the safety and efficacy of punctal occlusion in a retrospective analysis of 19 patients (16 men) with KCS due to chronic GvHD (cGvHD). Efficacy and safety were assessed by subjective and objective criteria (symptoms, corneal fluorescein staining, tear film break-up time (BUT), Schirmer I test, Jones test and visual acuity). Follow-up was from plug insertion until maximum one year after punctal occlusion. After punctal occlusion, patients reported a significant increase in subjective comfort (1.10 vs 0.59 on a scale ranging from no symptoms (0) to severe impairment (2), P<0.001). Pathological corneal fluorescein staining decreased significantly (P<0.001) and tear film BUT remained unchanged (5.98 vs 4.0 s, P=0.79). Measurement of tear secretion or retention time showed a non-significant trend for improvement in the Schirmer I (3.0 vs 3.40 mm, P=0.08) and Jones (1.36 vs 2.8 mm, P=0.08) tests. The logMAR visual acuity remained unchanged. Punctal occlusion achieved a significant improvement in subjective symptoms and objective findings in ocular GvHD without increasing ocular inflammation.
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- S Sabti
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Anatomy of the Vertical Lacrimal Canaliculus and Lacrimal Punctum: A Macroscopic Study. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2011; 27:384-6. [DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e318219a54b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nguyen T, Latkany R. Review of hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic inserts for treatment of dry eye. Clin Ophthalmol 2011; 5:587-91. [PMID: 21654886 PMCID: PMC3102590 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s13889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2011] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Dry eye syndrome is a prevalent disease that affects visual acuity, activities of daily living, and quality of life. A number of contributory factors affect the severity of dry eye syndrome, including autoimmune disease, environmental surroundings, contact lens use, hormonal changes, anatomical features, chronic inflammation, infections, and iatrogenic factors, such as medications or surgery. Symptoms may include intermittent or constant blurry vision, discomfort, burning, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, dryness, and photophobia. The severity of dry eye syndrome can range from very mild disease to extremely severe cases with vision-threatening consequences. A variety of dry eye treatment modalities exist to address the different causes, symptoms, and consequences of ocular surface disease, including artificial tears, lubricating gels, ophthalmic inserts, anti-inflammatory drops, and surgical procedures. In this paper, an assortment of literature pertaining to the treatment of dry eye syndrome, in particular hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic inserts, is reviewed. These inserts can be used effectively as monotherapy, or in conjunction with other therapies, and should be considered in the treatment of dry eye syndrome.
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- Dry Center, Physician Eyecare of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Dry Center, Physician Eyecare of New York, New York, NY, USA
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Ohba E, Dogru M, Hosaka E, Yamazaki A, Asaga R, Tatematsu Y, Ogawa Y, Tsubota K, Goto E. Surgical punctal occlusion with a high heat-energy releasing cautery device for severe dry eye with recurrent punctal plug extrusion. Am J Ophthalmol 2011; 151:483-7.e1. [PMID: 21232733 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.08.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Revised: 08/31/2010] [Accepted: 08/31/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the rate of recanalization and the efficacy of punctal occlusion surgery with a high heat-energy-releasing cautery device in patients with severe dry eye disease and recurrent punctal plug extrusion. DESIGN Prospective, interventional case series. METHODS Seventy puncta from 44 eyes of 28 dry eye patients underwent punctal occlusion with thermal cautery. All patients had a history of recurrent punctal plug extrusion. A high heat-energy-releasing thermal cautery device (Optemp II V; Alcon Japan) was used for punctal occlusion surgery. Symptom scores, best-corrected visual acuity, fluorescein staining score, rose bengal staining score, tear film break-up time, and Schirmer test values were compared before and 3 months after the surgery. Rate of punctal recanalization also was examined. RESULTS Three months after surgical cauterization, symptom score decreased from 3.9 ± 0.23 to 0.56 ± 0.84 (P < .0001). Logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution best-corrected visual acuity improved from 0.11 ± 0.30 to 0.013 ± 0.22 (P = .003). Fluorescein staining score, rose bengal staining score, tear film break-up time, and the Schirmer test value also improved significantly after the surgery. Only 1 of 70 puncta recanalized after thermal cauterization (1.4%). CONCLUSIONS Punctal occlusion with the high heat-energy-releasing cautery device not only was associated with a low recanalization rate, but also with improvements in ocular surface wetness and better visual acuity.
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Panagopoulos A, Chalioulias K, Ramsay A. ‘Punctal Switch’ Grafting for the Treatment of Dry Eyes: Our Experience. Ophthalmic Res 2011; 46:218-20. [DOI: 10.1159/000329837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2010] [Accepted: 06/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Virasch VV, Brasington RD, Lubniewski AJ. Corneal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cornea 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-06387-6.00099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Secondary causes of ocular surface disease are-to a large extent-due to disorders of the ocular adnexae. The main pathomechanisms involved include exposure, abrasion and malnutrition, resulting from a multitude of disorders such as ec- or entropion (e.g. in cicatrizing conjunctivitis), lid retraction and severe aqueous deficiency. In the presence of these problems, surgical attempts of ocular surface reconstruction frequently fail. Here we review established and evolving new techniques in the field of adnexal surgery to specifically address these problems.
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- Gerd Geerling
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.
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deSousa JL, Daya S, Malhotra R. Adnexal Surgery in Patients Undergoing Ocular Surface Stem Cell Transplantation. Ophthalmology 2009; 116:235-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2008.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2008] [Revised: 08/26/2008] [Accepted: 09/03/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Ahn SM, Kim HC, Jang JW, Kim SJ. Treatment of the SmartPLUG-related Canaliculitis. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2009. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2009.50.12.1768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Sung Min Ahn
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Myung Gok Eye Reserch Institute, Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Myung Gok Eye Reserch Institute, Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Boldin I, Klein A, Haller-Schober EM, Horwath-Winter J. Long-term follow-up of punctal and proximal canalicular stenoses after silicone punctal plug treatment in dry eye patients. Am J Ophthalmol 2008; 146:968-72.e1. [PMID: 18723140 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2008] [Revised: 06/21/2008] [Accepted: 06/23/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the clinical value and relevance of punctal and proximal canalicular stenoses after punctal plug therapy in moderate to severe dry eye syndrome. DESIGN Retrospective, observational case series. METHODS Seventeen eyes were determined to have punctum or proximal canalicular stenoses after spontaneous loss of a collared silicone punctal plug. After initial diagnosis all patients had 12 months or more of follow-up (mean, 39; range, 12 to 87 months). The clinical data collected included gender and age of patients, localization of the stenosis, plug size, duration of punctal occlusion, subjective symptoms, objective ocular surface disease parameters, and occurrence of complications. RESULTS A statistically significant correlation between localization of the stenosis and plug size, and localization of the stenosis and duration of punctal occlusion could not be found. At follow-up, subjective symptoms (P < .01) and frequency of artificial tear application (P < .001) were significantly reduced compared to data before plug insertion. Schirmer I test results (P < .001), corneal fluorescein staining (P < .01), and rose bengal staining (P < .001) improved significantly, whereas tear break-up time (P < .2) and impression cytology scores of the conjunctival surface (P = .2) remained almost unchanged. Complications could not be found. CONCLUSION Within the observation period of up to seven years, all stenoses remained asymptomatic. Additionally, subjective symptoms and most dry eye parameters in our study population improved.
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Hori Y, Maeda N, Sakamoto M, Koh S, Inoue T, Tano Y. Bacteriologic profile of the conjunctiva in the patients with dry eye. Am J Ophthalmol 2008; 146:729-34. [PMID: 18672220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2008] [Revised: 05/30/2008] [Accepted: 06/03/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the conjunctival bacterial profiles in dry eye and their fluoroquinolone susceptibility patterns. DESIGN Prospective, observational study. METHODS Sixty-seven female patients with dry eye (29 with Sjögren syndrome and 38 without Sjögren syndrome) who received artificial tears were enrolled at Osaka University Hospital in Japan. Twenty-three patients received additional topical steroids. Twenty-six puncta were occluded with plugs. Cultures were obtained with conjunctival swabs at the right eye of the subjects. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of isolated strains were determined for the fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin and gatifloxacin). The profiles of conjunctival bacteria of patients with dry eye were compared with those obtained before surgery from 56 female control patients. RESULTS Eighty-eight strains were isolated (48 strains of Propionibacterium acnes, 26 coagulase-negative Staphylococcus [CNS] species, six Staphylococcus aureus strains, and eight others). Of the 26 CNS strains, 17 (65.4%) were fluoroquinolone resistant, including four (33.3%) of 12 methicillin-sensitive CNS and 13 (92.9%) of 14 methicillin-resistant CNS. All methicillin-sensitive S. aureus strains and P. acnes strains were sensitive to fluoroquinolones; one methicillin-resistant S. aureus strain was resistant. There was no significant difference in the conjunctival isolation rates between patients with dry eye and controls. However, the dry eye group had a significantly higher incidence of fluoroquinolone-resistant methicillin-sensitive CNS and of fluoroquinolone-resistant methicillin-resistant CNS than controls (P = .018 and P = .024, respectively). There were no significant differences in bacteria isolated between subgroups with or without punctal plugs and with or without topical steroids. CONCLUSIONS Patients with dry eye are more likely to have fluoroquinolone-resistant conjunctival bacteria than controls. These results may help prevent infectious keratoconjunctivitis in patients with dry eye.
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Gutta R, McLain L, McGuff SH. Sjögren Syndrome: A Review for the Maxillofacial Surgeon. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2008; 20:567-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2008.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kamoi M, Ogawa Y, Dogru M, Uchino M, Kawashima M, Goto E, Mori T, Okamoto S, Shimazaki J, Tsubota K. Spontaneous lacrimal punctal occlusion associated with ocular chronic graft-versus-host disease. Curr Eye Res 2008; 32:837-42. [PMID: 17963103 DOI: 10.1080/02713680701586409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical features of spontaneous lacrimal punctal occlusion (SLPO) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). METHODS One hundred nineteen recipients after HSCT who visited Keio University between 2001 and 2004 were examined. The condition of the lacrimal punctum, severity of dry eye, meibomian gland secretion, and presence of systemic chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) were determined with or without SLPO by retrospective chart review. RESULTS Among the 119 recipients, SLPO was diagnosed in 8. All the patients with SLPO after HSCT had meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), dry eye, and systemic cGVHD. The percentage of patients with dry eye, MGD, and systemic cGVHD were significantly higher in recipients with SLPO than non-SLPO recipients (p < 0.0013, p < 0.00015, p < 0.0008, respectively). CONCLUSIONS SLPO is a clinical presentation of ocular cGVHD and may be an indicator of the severity of dry eye and systemic cGVHD after HSCT.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Horwath-Winter J, Thaci A, Gruber A, Boldin I. Long-term retention rates and complications of silicone punctal plugs in dry eye. Am J Ophthalmol 2007; 144:441-444. [PMID: 17631850 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2007] [Revised: 05/13/2007] [Accepted: 05/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate long-term retention rates and complications of silicone punctal plugs among dry eye patients. DESIGN Prospective, observational cohort study. METHODS Ninety-five silicone punctal plugs (FCI plugs; FCI Ophthalmics, Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex, France) were placed in 93 eyes of 47 dry eye patients. Within the observation period of up to eight years, this survey included recording of the retention rate, spontaneous loss, removal, canalicular permeability after loss or removal, as well as other complications such as infection, intrusion, and granuloma. RESULTS The retention rate of the plugs was 84.2% after three months, 69.5% after one year, and 55.8% after a median of two years (range, 17 to 93 months). No infection was observed, but granulomatous formation occurred in three eyes (one with extrusion, two with intrusion). Three plugs had to be removed for local discomfort or epiphora, and one piece of a broken plug intruded. Canalicular stenosis after spontaneous loss occurred in 14.3% after three months, in 26.9% after one year, and in 34.2% after a median of two years. CONCLUSIONS The retention rate after a median of two years of FCI punctal plugs was satisfactory with few complications. The major observation concerned canalicular stenosis after spontaneous loss.
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Mansour K, Leonhardt CJ, Kalk WW, Bootsma H, Bruin KJ, Blanksma LJ. Lacrimal punctum occlusion in the treatment of severe keratoconjunctivitis Sicca caused by Sjögren syndrome: a uniocular evaluation. Cornea 2007; 26:147-50. [PMID: 17251802 DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000244877.30997.6a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE A controlled uniocular study to evaluate the short-term efficacy of lacrimal punctum occlusion in the treatment of severe dry eye caused by Sjögren syndrome. METHODS Uniocular punctum occlusion by punctum plug in the upper and lower puncta in 1 eye was performed in 20 patients with severe keratoconjunctivitis Sicca caused by Sjögren syndrome. To overcome possible interindividual variability between patients, the other eye, in the same patient, was not occluded and served as a control eye. The eye to be occluded was randomly selected. The patients were instructed to continue using their dry eye medications. Tear function tests (Schirmer test, rose Bengal test, and debris in de cul-de-sac) were performed in both eyes. Subjective complaints (discomfort) were registered for both eyes. All the above-mentioned data were collected before starting the treatment and at least 6 weeks later. The above-mentioned parameters were compared and statistically analyzed in both eyes. RESULTS Of the 20 patients, 7 patients dropped out. The remaining 13 patients completed the final analysis. In the occluded eye, we found a significant improvement in both the subjective complaints and the rose Bengal score, but the Schirmer test and the tear mucus score did not change. CONCLUSION Punctum occlusion therapy in a short-term study improved the rose Bengal score and discomfort score in our patients and thus may be helpful in the treatment of severe dry eye caused by Sjögren syndrome.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Academic Hospital, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Scheepers M, Pearson A, Michaelides M. Bilateral canaliculitis following SmartPLUG insertion for dry eye syndrome post LASIK surgery. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2006; 245:895-7. [PMID: 17120003 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-006-0462-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2006] [Revised: 08/29/2006] [Accepted: 09/16/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dry eyes are a common symptom following LASIK corneal refractive surgery. Treatments include topical lubricants to supplement the tear film, and punctal occlusion to reduce tear outflow. Canaliculitis is a recognised complication of punctal plugs, but has not previously been described following insertion of newer generation semi-permanent intra-canalicular plugs, such as the SmartPLUG. METHODS Case report. RESULTS We describe a 60-year-old female who underwent bilateral LASIK surgery leading to aggravation of her dry eye syndrome. She was managed with the insertion of semi-permanent intra-canalicular moldable silicone SmartPLUGs. She subsequently developed bilateral canaliculitis requiring bilateral canaliculotomy. CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of bilateral canaliculitis following intra-canalicular SmartPLUG insertion. This case illustrates that punctal occlusion with the newer generation intra-canalicular plugs carries a risk of canaliculitis and that irrigation is not always effective in removing these devices.
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