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Dilation of lacrimal punctum
Dilation of lacrimal punctum
Closure of the lacrimal punctum by plug
Trichiasis, a very common lid abnormality, is defined as the misdirection of eyelashes toward the globe.
Human amniotic membrane allografts are tissue-based products used as a biological corneal bandage to promote healing of the ocular surface.
Removal of a foreign body, external eye; conjunctival embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival or scleral nonperforating.
Closure of the lacrimal punctum is indicated in the treatment of various forms of ocular surface disease. The goal of the procedure is to occlude the nasolacrimal drainage system with a lacrimal duct implant in order to decrease the outflow of tears from the surface of the eye.