Punctal Plugs

Small devices that are inserted into the tear ducts (NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS). They are used to block the drainage of TEARS for the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES.

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): E07.695.698

MeSH Unique ID: D000070635

Entry Terms:

• Plug, Punctal
• Plugs, Punctal
• Punctal Plug
• Silicone Punctal Plugs
• Plug, Silicone Punctal
• Plugs, Silicone Punctal
• Punctal Plug, Silicone
• Punctal Plugs, Silicone
• Silicone Punctal Plug
• Collagen Punctal Plugs
• Collagen Punctal Plug
• Plug, Collagen Punctal
• Plugs, Collagen Punctal
• Punctal Plug, Collagen
• Punctal Plugs, Collagen

Previous Indexing:

• Prostheses and Implants (1987-2016)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants
Punctal Plugs