Perforated punctal plug as an alternative to the three snip punctoplasty for the treatment of acquired lacrimal punctum stenosis

Recruiting

• Conditions: Specialty: Ophthalmology, Primary sub-specialty: Other; UKCRC code/ Disease: Eye/ Other disorders of eye and adnexa; Eye Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN35702916
• Lead Sponsor: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-09-12
• Last Update Posted: 24 September 2018
• Study Completion: 2020-01-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age = 18 years (men and women)
2. Epiphora as a result of acquired punctal stenosis of lower lids
3. Full patency on lacrimal syringing
4. Willing to undergo a procedural intervention
5. Willing and able to give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of congenital punctal stenosis
2. History of punctal stenosis associated with chemotherapy
3. Completely stenosed or occluded punctum
4. Abnormality on lacrimal syringing
5. Moderate or severe lower eyelid laxity or eyelid malposition
6. Use of eye drops, other than lubricants, within the past 3 months or planned in the study eye during the course of the trial
7. Eyelid or ocular surgery within the past 3 months or planned surgery in the study eye, during the course of the trial
8. Planned chemotherapy during the course of the trial
9. Planned nasal or sinus surgery during the course of the trial
10. Any other condition or situation that, in the opinion of the investigator, may prevent the participant complying with the study or follow-up procedures

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified