Retrospective analysis of 53 cases of punctal stenosis, operated by a single surgeon by means of posterior ampullectomy via 3-snips. A review of the history of the procedure from papers found with ...

Treating infection For treating infections related to a punctum plug, antibiotics are recommended. “For example, using a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone will normally take care of an infection ...

J. Justin Older, MD, an oculoplastic specialist here, instead uses the device to dilate the stenotic punctum and canaliculus. Dr. Older has used the mini-Monoka for the past 2 years.

Answer: Our eyes produce tears from the lacrimal gland, enter the eye, and drain out of the punctum. We have an opening in our lower lid and one in our upper lid. If we occlude the punctum ...

Barthes talks about two elements in photographs: the studium and the punctum. The studium is our general interest and understanding of what the photo is about – like appreciating a landscape for ...

In this special issue of Punctum, we invite contributions that elaborate theoretically or investigate through specific case studies the semiotics of circulation and, in general, aspire to develop a ...

Dexamethasone punctum plug compared to the size of a dime--Courtesy of Ocular Therapeutix Punctum plugs improve patient compliance and deliver drugs to the eye effectively, said the American ...