title: Long-term retention rates and complications of silicone punctal plugs in dry eye.
authors.forename: Zeynel A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Karcioglu
authors.forename: J Chris
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Fleming
mesh_terms: D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers