The broken Lester Jones tube.
A patient presented with tearing and a broken Lester Jones tube 1 1/2 years after the tube's insertion. She had only moderate discomfort but a significant conjunctival follicular reaction. This case illustrates the importance of selecting a tube of the proper length and contour, and of avoiding repeated manipulation and syringing of the tube.
D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged