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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 (lacrimal puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye.
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| those containing loteprednol | instance of | Any lasting sensitivity as a result of this cover can be reversed using short-term use of steroid eye drops | 0.80 | text |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | If | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | RF | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | Before | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | Depending | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | In | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | It | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | Cauterization | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Alternatives | Any | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Efficacy | Cochrane Collaboration | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Efficacy | The | 0.60 | section |
| Punctal plug | related to Efficacy | Overall | 0.60 | section |
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