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2,079 questions · 2,112 findings · 171 reviews · Eyes and Vision

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Summary of findings: punctal plugs in the upper vs lower puncta

Ocular surface staining · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: punctal plugs in the upper vs lower puncta

Aqueous tear production · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: punctal plugs in the upper vs lower puncta

Tear film stability · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: punctal plugs in the upper vs lower puncta

Artificial tear use · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs no punctal plugs

Aqueous tear production · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 28 participants
Low

Summary of findings: punctal plugs in the upper vs lower puncta

Adverse events · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Symptomatic improvement · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Ocular surface staining · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Aqueous tear production · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Tear film stability · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Artificial tear use · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: acrylic vs silicone punctal plugs

Adverse events · mostly women with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Symptomatic improvement · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Ocular surface staining · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Aqueous tear production · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs no punctal plugs

Tear film stability · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 28 participants
Low

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Tear film stability · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Artificial tear use · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings: intracanalicular vs silicone punctal plugs

Adverse events · adults with dry eye syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Collagen vs silicone punctal plugs

Symptomatic improvement · adults with dry eye syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low