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No studies found 11 · 22.9%GRADE not reported 2 · 4.2%Very low 26 · 54.2%Low 8 · 16.7%Moderate 1 · 2.1%High 0 · 0%

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs artificial tears

Adverse events (punctate epithelial keratopathy) · adults with dry eye syndrome

Summary of findings: punctal plugs showed no clear difference in adverse events (punctate epithelial keratopathy) compared with artificial tears (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.33 [0.57, 3.12]
Studies not reported
Low

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs cyclosporine A

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
2 participants
GRADE not reported

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs cyclosporine A

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
1 study · 20 participants
Very low

Summary of findings: punctal plugs vs cyclosporine A

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 · 20 participants
Very low

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

Symptomatic improvement · 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

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 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 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

Summary of findings table ‐ Collagen 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 table ‐ Collagen vs silicone 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
Studies not reported
Very low

Summary of findings table ‐ Collagen vs silicone 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
Studies not reported
Very low