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Can I use Restasis and punctal plugs together?

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Are punctal plugs safe? I heard it's an aggressive treatment and has a lot of complications.

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Do punctal plugs make much of a difference for dry eyes?

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A 66-year old female asked:

Can permanent punctal plugs replace using restasis eye drops? thank you!

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I have dry eyes and I'm thinking of punctal occlusion. What are the risks and complications of punctal plugs and punctal cautery?

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A 31-year old male asked:

How effective are punctal plugs for treating dry eyes after Lasik? I am close to 1 year post op and artficial tears aren't helping.

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A 41-year old male asked:

Had LASIK 3 weeks ago. Right eye is extremely dry. Using drops almost every hour. Had a punctal plug put in, but still very dry. Will this go away?

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A 31-year old male asked:

i am thinking about lasik but i'm concerned about the dry eye horror stories. Shall i get on restasis and punctal plugs pre-op?

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A 41-year old male asked:

LASIK 5 weeks ago. Right eye extremely dry. Punctal plug is in, taking omega 3s, using drops hourly. Would it be worth going on Restasis? Or wait?

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A 41-year old male asked:

Had LASIK 5 weeks ago. Right eye still very dry. Have a punctal plug. Use drops almost every hour. Take omega 3. What are the chances it will resolve?

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Does a mucus plug have a smell?

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