Nasolacrimal duct occlusion device and method

Details Nasolacrimal duct occlusion device and method Nasolacrimal duct occlusion device and method

1994-06-17

1996-06-04

Azpuru, Carlos A.

Surgery

Instruments

External pressure applicator

60620445, A61B 17122, A61F 508

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055228372

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for nasolacrimal duct occlusion during eye medication provides a device having a pair of joined legs terminating in angled elements for fitting into the medial canthal area and compressing the nasolacrimal ducts. The device is placed over the nasal bridge during, and for a short time after, eye medication.

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