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tear duct plugs
Are there any downsides to tear duct plugs. If so. what are they, and how serious?
I am left a bit at sea on your reply. You said there may be side effects but gave no particulars. Could you possibly add a note or two on what might go awry?
Thanks
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear MJABS,
Plugs can be inserted temporarily or permanently into one’s tearducts to prevent drainage of tears from the eyelid into the nose. As with any procedure, there are potential side effects.The benefits of this usually outweigh the risks.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Plugs can be inserted temporarily or permanently into one’s tearducts to prevent drainage of tears from the eyelid into the nose. As with any procedure, there are potential side effects.The benefits of this usually outweigh the risks.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
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