occlusion by reducing or eliminating tear drainage via the punctum. The occluder is easy to insert and comfortable for the patient after placement. Dilation of the punctum and the use... live in dry climates, or spend extended periods in air conditioning, and any others who suffer from dry eye irritation. Treatment is to stop tear outflow via a specific punctum... until after the occluder has been inserted into the punctal opening. Position the plug end of the insertion instrument over the patient's punctum. Gently insert the plug...

of long term punctal occlusion by reducing or eliminating tear drainage via the punctum. The occluder is easy to insert and comfortable for the patient after placement. Dilation... of the punctum and the use of topical anesthetic with this device may not be required for insertion. However, a drop of ocular lubricant may be placed on the occluder to help facilitate... is to stop tear outflow via a specific punctum to enhance tear contact time in certain dry eye conditions. It is also reasonable that medications could be enhanced if retained...

occlusion by reducing or eliminating tear drainage via the punctum. The occluder is easy to insert and comfortable for the patient after placement. Dilation of the punctum... via a specific punctum to enhance tear contact time in certain dry eye conditions. It is also reasonable that medications could be enhanced if retained for a longer period of time... position.Positioning the plug end of the insertion instrument over the patient's punctum, gently insert the plug into the punctum until the dome is flush with the lid margin. (see...

Synthetic Punctal Implant, inspect the patient's punctum to determine the appropriate diameter implant to use. Open the sterile Tyvek pouch and remove the implant from the blue foam... holder using jeweler's forceps. A small amount of lubricant may be used on the implant or punctum in order to facilitate insertion into the punctum. Grasping the implant..., dosage may need to be reduced accordingly. Care should be used not to perforate the punctum or canaliculus while inserting EXTEND Absorbable Synthetic Punctal Implants. Perforations...

with Restasis? Does Medicare cover punctal occlusion? Yes. Use 68761 (Closure of lacrimal punctum; by plug, each) to describe the professional service. The same code applies whether... punctum. This amount is adjusted by local indices in each area. When more than one punctum is occluded at the same time, multiple surgery rules apply. The first procedure is allowed... into the punctum with a little bit of resistance but comfortably, then the medium plug is recommended. If the gauge will not go into the punctum without force, then the small plug...