A thorough history can lead to information regarding medications that can contribute to punctal ... of upper lacrimal system epiphora. New techniques of microtrephination and balloon dilation ...
The Teflon catheter is inserted gently into the puncta at a 45–90° angle (Fig. 2). The catheter should easily slip into the canaliculus and lacrimal sac. Gentle short bursts of pressure can be ...
One can divide lacrimal drainage system tests into functional and anatomical evaluations. The functional (physiological) tests are designed to assess tear flow under natural physiological ...