Lacrimal Stents and Intubation Systems: An Insight

• DOI: 10.7869/djo.128
• Publication Date: 2015-06-24T09:01:06Z
• Authors: Manpreet Singh; Saurabh Kamal; V Sowmya
• Keywords: 0301 basic medicine; 03 medical and health sciences

Lacrimal stents and intubation systems have been used in past to keep the lacrimal pathways patent after surgery, trauma, reconstruction etc. Recently, its physiological role for functional epiphora has been highlighted. Over the years materials, surgical techniques and various designs have evolved. The precise knowledge about design and proper technique of insertion provides the best possible outcomes in terms of anatomical and functional success for various disorders. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of various available lacrimal stents and their role in management of lacrimal disorders.