A punctum plug, or punctal plug, is an implant that is inserted in the tear duct, or puncta, of the eye. It is intended to block the tear duct and is a treatment for dry eye. There are different forms of punctal plugs; some are temporary while others are more permanent. Often a temporary form of plug like collagen is inserted into the duct at first to see how the patient’s eyes respond before a more permanent solution is performed.
More permanent punctum plugs made from silicone and thermally reactive material. Some of these are inserted into the puncta as a liquid, while others start off as rigid and solid and become soft and pliable once implanted. This procedure has a very small risk to the patient and is not permanent. Most plugs last about 6 months before they are extruded from the eye.
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- Description: 4 cards each of 3 different sizes - 0.2, 0.3, 0.4mm diameter / 2.0mm length / 12 cards per box
- Pack: 12 cards per box
- Size (mm): 0.2, 0.3, 0.4mm diameter / 2.0mm length
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- Description: Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, collagen plugs provide temporary relief of dry eye symptoms:
- Manufactured from precisely measured premium collagen
- Used as a diagnostic assessment for permanent punctal occlusion
- Pack: 6 plugs per card / 10 cards per box
- Size (mm): 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 mm, in 2.0mm lengths
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- Description: Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, synthetic absorbable plugs provide extended temporary relief of dry eye symptoms:
- Indicated for use in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome and the dry eye components of various ocular surface diseases
- May be used after ocular surgery to prevent dry eye related complications and to enhance the retention of ocular medications
- Ideal for post-op dry eye management of LASIK patients
- Treatment option for seasonal allergy patients experiencing dry eye symptoms
- May be beneficial for contact lens patients experiencing dry eye related symptoms
- Manufactured from E-Caprolactone-L-Lactide copolymer (PCL)
- Essentially absorbed within 2-6 months
- Pack: 20/box
- Size (mm): 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 mm, in Standard Length (2.0mm)
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- Description: Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, silicone plugs provide long-term relief of dry eye symptoms, and enable the eye to retain more of its own natural tears:
- Low-profile cap design virtually eliminates foreign body sensation
- Flexibility of cap design facilitates easy removal with jeweler’s forceps, if necessary
- Individually packaged and preloaded on a sterile, disposable inserter / dilator
- Manufactured from soft silicone utilizing a single piece mold design for greater patient comfort
- Pack: 2/box
- Size (mm): 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 mm
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