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Mitomycin as adjunct therapy in correcting iatrogenic punctal stenosis
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine 60612.
Ophthalmic Surgery
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Persistent epiphora, or watery eye, after punctal occlusion can be challenging. A modified one-snip procedure with topical mitomycin successfully reopened the blocked puncta and resolved symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
Background:
- Punctal occlusion is a common treatment for dry eye, but complications like persistent epiphora can occur.
- Reopening occluded puncta can be difficult, with standard procedures sometimes failing.