systematic_review
    2017
    High Quality

    Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome

    Ervin AM, Law A, Pucker AD

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Punctal plugs improved symptoms in some trials but evidence quality was low and comparisons inconsistent.

    Conclusions

    Insufficient high-quality evidence to establish the effectiveness of punctal plugs for dry eye.

    Limitations

    Small trials, short follow-up, inconsistent outcome measures.

    Related Health Concerns

    Dry Eyes

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:1,107
    Quality Score:8/10

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