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Dry eye plugs: Has anyone had removal of collagen eye plugs?
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
@beegie, you might find this article helpful:
- Can a six-month dissolvable punctal plug be removed or pushed down the tear duct to insert a permanent punctal plug? https://www.aao.org/eye-health/ask-ophthalmologist-q/can-six-month-dissolvable-punctal-plug-be-removed
Have you spoken with with ophthalmologist? Why would you like to remove the plugs? Are they not working?
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ugh! I have spoken with allergist and opthomologist but no plan yet other than taking zyrtec. I am allergic( very rare) to the collagen in the plug- they are dissolvable- but will take 6 months - so wondered if anyone has had these removed. I have been told since they are pushed down far that they cannot be removed without risky suegery but I was wondering about flushing them out.
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Ugh! I have a lot of allergic reactions so Opthomologist recommended the dissolvable collagen plugs that dissolve over a period of up to 6 months. I am in the rare category of allergic reaction to the plugs and my Dr. states that they can't be removed without risky surgery. I have read about possible irrigation to push them out. I woondered if anyone has had to have them removed by a different method? Irrigation?