Stopped: PI left the institution. There are no publications for this research \& this is not Applicable Clinical Trial.
Purpose: Intravitreal injection of medications has revolutionized the treatment microvascular diseases. These diseases often require regular, life-long injections. Ensuring patient comfort is important for compliance with long-term treatments. Patients receiving regular intravitreal injections often complain of progressive dry eye related discomfort. These symptoms are likely secondary to the use of povidone iodine as an antiseptic. Investigators hypothesize that punctal plugs could reverse the progressive ocular surface discomfort induced by povidone iodine during the post-procedural state.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Reduction in OSDI scores
Timeframe: 1 year