Management options of acquired punctal stenosis

Authors

• Amal A. Bukhari, Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (2) 6401000. Fax. +966 (2) 6408349. E-mail: aabukhari{at}kau.edu.sa

Abstract

Punctal stenosis is a frequent source of patients referral to the otoplasty clinic and the search for a procedure that can permanently eliminate epiphora without disturbing the normal lacrimal system anatomy and physiology started centuries ago and continues today. The following article summarizes the reported procedures in the English literature in the acquired punctal stenosis with a description of techniques, success rates, and potential complications with the goal of identifying the most effective treatment strategy based on the current knowledge available.

Article Type

Review

First Page

785

Last Page

792

Recommended Citation

Bukhari, Amal A. (2013) "Management options of acquired punctal stenosis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 34: Iss. 8, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5797