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Amun Sachdev¹, Suresh R Sagili¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom.

Digital Journal of Ophthalmology : DJO

|November 23, 2017

Summary

This study introduces a new surgical technique for punctoplasty using a suture for better instrument access. This method simplifies achieving the correct punctoplasty size, improving surgical outcomes.

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Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Punctoplasty is a surgical procedure to treat blocked tear ducts.
Traditional methods may face challenges with instrument access and achieving optimal punctal size.

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