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2. Artificial tears - Wikipedia

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   Artificial tears are used to supplement a patient's naturally-produced tears and increase eye lubrication by mimicking characteristics of the tear film. [4] Artificial tears can be supplemented with other treatments to treat dry eye syndrome and are available over the counter. [5] Artificial tears are also used to moisten contact lenses and in ...

3. Punctal plug - Wikipedia

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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. [1]

4. Eye drop - Wikipedia

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   There is a wide variety of artificial tear eye drops that provide different surface healing strategies. One can find bicarbonate ions, hypotonicity, high viscosity gels and ointments, and non-preserved types. They all act differently and therefore, one may have to try different artificial tears to find the one that works the best. [3]

5. CDC warns that tainted recalled eyedrops now linked to more ...

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   Most said they had used a variety of eyedrops before becoming ill, but EzriCare Artificial Tears was most commonly reported. Those drops have since been recalled , along with Delsam Pharma's ...

6. Lagophthalmos - Wikipedia

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   If unable to receive surgery, patients should be administered artificial tears at least four times per day to the cornea to preserve the tear film. [6] In preparation for surgery, a patient may undergo a tarsorrhaphy , in which the eye is partially sewn shut temporarily to further protect the cornea as the patient waits for care.

7. A Full List of Recalled Eye Drops Linked to Potential ... - AOL

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   Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops: Also linked to current bacterial infections, this product is also manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare. Recalled products can be identified ...