Alternative to plugs/cautery?

18-Dec-2009, 07:41

djb

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Alternative to plugs/cautery?

Does anyone know of an alternative procedure for closing off the punctum permanently besides plugs/cautery??? I heard of suturing and the punctal patch trial in Spain. Any others? I heard laser cautery is not as effective as thermal.

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