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What is the duration of the UltraPlug Extended Wear Synthetic Absorbable Plug?
What is the duration of the UltraPlug Extended Wear Synthetic Absorbable Plug?
- 4 months
- 1 month
- 6 months (correct)
- 8 months
Which type of plug dissolves over an extended time period of 2-6 months?
Which type of plug dissolves over an extended time period of 2-6 months?
- Smart Plugs
- UltraPlug Extended Wear Synthetic Absorbable Plug (correct)
- Permanent Silicone plugs
- Freeman plug
What material is the Extended Duration Absorbable Plug (Oasis) made of?
What material is the Extended Duration Absorbable Plug (Oasis) made of?
- Silicone
- Collagen
- E-Caprolactone-L-Lactide copolymer
- Glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate (correct)
What is the duration of the Extended Duration Absorbable Plug (Oasis)?
What is the duration of the Extended Duration Absorbable Plug (Oasis)?
Which type of plug is considered temporary and dissolves throughout the week?
Which type of plug is considered temporary and dissolves throughout the week?
What is the typical duration that extended lacrimal occlusive devices last?
What is the typical duration that extended lacrimal occlusive devices last?
Which type of lacrimal occlusive device is described as sitting like a stopper for a sink?
Which type of lacrimal occlusive device is described as sitting like a stopper for a sink?
What is the contraindication for using silicone based plugs?
What is the contraindication for using silicone based plugs?
In which type of lacrimal occlusive device can the size vary between 0.3-1?
In which type of lacrimal occlusive device can the size vary between 0.3-1?
What makes the silicone plugs permanent but reversible?
What makes the silicone plugs permanent but reversible?
What is the primary concern for patients who opt for extended lacrimal occlusive devices?
What is the primary concern for patients who opt for extended lacrimal occlusive devices?
Which type of lacrimal occlusive device is placed inside the canula so it cannot be seen externally?
Which type of lacrimal occlusive device is placed inside the canula so it cannot be seen externally?
Which refractive surgery involves wiping off the corneal epithelium before using a laser?
Which refractive surgery involves wiping off the corneal epithelium before using a laser?
What potential complication is associated with LASIK surgery?
What potential complication is associated with LASIK surgery?
What is the advantage of SMILE surgery compared to other types of refractive surgery?
What is the advantage of SMILE surgery compared to other types of refractive surgery?
How does punctal occlusion affect inflammation on the ocular surface?
How does punctal occlusion affect inflammation on the ocular surface?
Where is superior punctate keratopathy (SPK) commonly observed?
Where is superior punctate keratopathy (SPK) commonly observed?
Which type of refractive surgery may less likely develop Dry Eye Disease (DED)?
Which type of refractive surgery may less likely develop Dry Eye Disease (DED)?
What is the purpose of tear conservation through lacrimal occlusive devices/procedures?
What is the purpose of tear conservation through lacrimal occlusive devices/procedures?
What type of plugs may be used for extended tear conservation?
What type of plugs may be used for extended tear conservation?
What is the purpose of using a blunted needle and saline solution in the context of punctal plug removal?
What is the purpose of using a blunted needle and saline solution in the context of punctal plug removal?
What could happen if a punctal plug is too small in size?
What could happen if a punctal plug is too small in size?
What is the potential consequence of saline solution squirting from the superior canalicular?
What is the potential consequence of saline solution squirting from the superior canalicular?
In what scenario might a topical steroid be used in the context of punctal plugs?
In what scenario might a topical steroid be used in the context of punctal plugs?
What is the main purpose of a DCR surgery?
What is the main purpose of a DCR surgery?
Why is it important to measure the puncta before inserting punctal plugs?
Why is it important to measure the puncta before inserting punctal plugs?
What is the potential drawback of intracanalicular plugs?
What is the potential drawback of intracanalicular plugs?
When would an ophthalmologist consider using dissolving plugs?
When would an ophthalmologist consider using dissolving plugs?
What is the primary concern when selecting a suitable plug for a patient?
What is the primary concern when selecting a suitable plug for a patient?
