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 punctal plugs, elspeth - kkk, WY, 12/21/2005
  Response, Glenn - Sacramento, CA, 12/22/2005, (#1)
.., elspeth - kkk, WY, 12/22/2005, (#2)
Response, Glenn - Sacramento, CA, 12/22/2005, (#3)
..., jon - sing, AL, 12/27/2005, (#4)
Response, Glenn - Sacramento, CA, 12/27/2005, (#5)
.., elspeth - kkk, WY, 1/25/2006, (#6)
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Posted by elspeth - kkk, WY on 01:41:48 12/21/2005
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are they permanent? or temp?
will they have a feeling once inserted? is there an incision to be made>?
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1. "Response"
Posted by Glenn - Sacramento, CA on 01:39:57 12/22/2005
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Punctal plugs can be made of a material that dissolves in about ten days. These are totally temporary. Punctal plugs are also made of a material that is not designed to dissolve. These semi-permanent punctal plugs can stay for as long as they are necessary, which may be days, months, or years.
No incision is required to place plugs into the punctum. They are simply inserted into the hole. There are many sizes and shapes, so there is bound to be one that fits each person well. If properly fitted and properly inserted, the patient cannot normally feel punctal plugs and they will not become dislodged.
Glenn Hagele
CRSQA
http://www.USAEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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Posted by elspeth - kkk, WY on 05:24:52 12/22/2005
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will thre be a overflow of tears such that i will cry once
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Posted by Glenn - Sacramento, CA on 14:42:49 12/22/2005
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There is one punctum in each upper and each lower lid. By inserting in upper, lower, or both, the effect of limiting tear escape can be regulated somewhat. A punctal plug expert I know recommends starting with the upper punctum first, but any combination that actually works is appropriate.
Punctal plugs would not be recommended if you have a normal flow of tears, but neither would they be maintained if your tear flow is excessive.
Response tearing, such as from pain or emotional outburst, would not be greatly affected by punctal plugs.
Glenn Hagele
CRSQA
http://www.USAEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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Posted by jon - sing, AL on 12:00:39 12/27/2005
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are they expensive?
currently i'm using 2 types of tears Bion Tears and Tears Naturale Free by Alcon
do u think i shld ask the doc for say something more like restasis or punctal plugs? cozi can't stand the right eye dryness anymore ican't function as per normal can't even read or study
btw any site on punctal plugs
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Posted by Glenn - Sacramento, CA on 14:00:15 12/27/2005
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You need to check with your doctor for the cost of punctal plugs and if they would be appropriate.
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Posted by elspeth - kkk, WY on 03:35:09 1/25/2006
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what are the disadvantages of punctal plugs
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