Punctal Plugs are generally very safe. Punctal Plugs got a bad wrap when one called the Smart Plug caused some issues with infections around the puncta and canal, called canaliculitis or dacrocystitis. That was around 2006. The newer version of Punctal Plugs is much safer. I have never had a complication from the plugs we […]
A favorite patients of mine has been so kind to continue to do research on how to save meibomian glands. We are trying to figure out if we can inject IGF-1 (Insulin Growth Factor 1) into the meibomian glands to make them grow back better than Platelet Rich Plasma. Some key points: 1. IFG-1 can
When I was a resident, the only treatments we had for dry eye complaints were warm compresses/lid hygiene, artificial tears, and maybe Omega 3 intake…was just starting to be considered helpful. [**Note: A recent, large, independent study has now shown Omega 3 intake to be no better than placebo in symptomatic relief: more on that