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Karen

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punctual plugs
« on: June 20, 2012, 06:08:00 pm »
Has anyone tried punctuL PLUGS    My cornea is numb and no tears and the doctor sugguestedtheplug       anyt one had good luck
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Kerry

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Re: punctual plugs
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2012, 10:31:46 am »
Yes, I have them in my right eye.  I have serious cornea issues since the surgery in Nov. 2011.  They hold in the few tears I do make.  I think it has helped some but I still need to use lube or my cornea dries out.  The bottom one creeps out sometimes but my eye doc just pushes it down.  The other issue I have is sometimes my eye overflows so I need to keep a tissue close by.
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luv2teachsped

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Re: punctual plugs
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2012, 08:24:32 pm »
I have plugs in all 4 tear ducts , in both eyes.  After trying everything else, it is the only thing that has prevent chronic keratisis. I still have dry eyes and have to use Genteal lubricant, but it is much better.
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DLM4me

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Re: punctual plugs
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2012, 08:04:59 pm »
Yes, I had punctal plugs inserted in my right eye about a year post-op, and they've definitely helped. They make it possible to go longer between putting moisture drops in my eye.
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Brewers7

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Re: punctual plugs
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2012, 08:59:15 am »
Are they visible to others?
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Kerry

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Re: punctual plugs
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2012, 11:08:25 am »
No, mine are a clear material.
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