Abstract:Background: Canalicular lacerations contribute to approximately 16% of the eye lid injuries. The torn medial end is to be identified, cut end sutured, and then the canaliculus intubated to restore patency. Silicone being inert, flexible, easily available, and cost effective is the material of choice for lacrimal stenting.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the surgical outcomes of the canalicular tear repair with the self-retaining Mini-Monoka stent in a tertiary care hospital in North… Show more
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