Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10163600 | The Ocular Surface | 2016 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
Punctal plug occlusion provided symptomatic relief and reduced fluorescein staining in all except the inferior zone. However, insertion of punctal plugs had minimal effect on tear cytokines and MMP-9 levels, suggesting a need for earlier treatment with anti-inflammatory agents for management of dry eye disease.
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Authors
Louis MBBS, FRCS, DM, PhD, Roger PhD, Susan BSc, RN, David A. MD, MBA, Michael E. PhD,