Comparison of external versus diode laser conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy with lacrimal bypass tube placement in proximal canalicular blocks

Abstract

AIMS: Hyperlacrimation due to ocular surface or lid abnormality was ruled out and apposition of lower punctum to globe was checked. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was a pilot study at a tertiary eye care center where 40 patients of proximal canalicular block 0.05). Complications include tube extrusion, dislocation, conjunctival overgrowth, and sump syndrome. CONCLUSION: Laser and external CDCRs are both effective and safe procedures for the treatment of proximal canalicular blocks with comparable success rates and complications.

Keywords

• conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
• lacrimal bypass tube
• proximal canalicular block