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Jones' tubes. How good are they?

K Lamping, M R Levine

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Jones tubes effectively treated canalicular obstruction and epiphora in 85.7% of patients. This study highlights the efficacy of intubation for blocked tear ducts, with most patients experiencing positive outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Otorhinolaryngology

    Background:

    • Canalicular obstruction causes epiphora (excessive tearing).
    • Jones tubes are used to re-establish tear drainage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of Jones tube intubation for treating canalicular obstruction and associated epiphora.

    Main Methods:

    • Jones tubes were inserted in 40 patients diagnosed with canalicular obstruction and epiphora.
    • Outcomes were assessed in 35 patients over a follow-up period ranging from 2 to 86 months.

    Main Results:

    • A significant success rate of 85.7% (30 out of 35 patients) was observed.
    • Five cases (14.3%) resulted in treatment failure.

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    Conclusions:

    • Jones tube intubation is a successful treatment for canalicular obstruction and epiphora.
    • Potential complications include granulation tissue formation and diplopia, which may lead to patient dissatisfaction.