Most importantly, Rocha et al. 1 do not address what could be considered the key point: in which patients should punctal occlusion be considered as a therapeutic option? This was clearly stressed in ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eyedrops containing lubricants, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, or autologous serum improve dry eye due to Sjögren's syndrome (SS), according to a literature review.

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Punctal plugs effectively improve symptoms of dry eye disease, enhancing tear breakup time, tear production, and Ocular Surface Disease Index. The review included 17 studies with a high retention rate ...

If you have dry eyes and your symptoms don’t improve with artificial tears, a doctor may recommend punctal plugs. They can help reduce excess tear loss from the ducts in your eyes. Share on Pinterest ...