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A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion.

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  • A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion. (en)
  • 涙点プラグ（るいてんぷらぐ）とは、ドライアイへの治療法の一つであり、（涙の流出口）にプラグ（栓）を差し込むことにより、涙を目の表面にため、ドライアイを治療、軽減する。 (ja)
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  • A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion. (en)
  • 涙点プラグ（るいてんぷらぐ）とは、ドライアイへの治療法の一つであり、（涙の流出口）にプラグ（栓）を差し込むことにより、涙を目の表面にため、ドライアイを治療、軽減する。 (ja)
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  • 涙点プラグ (ja)
  • Punctal plug (en)
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