Introduction.To investigate the efficacy and safety of a modified bicanalicular intubation (MBCI) used in canalicular laceration.Materials and Methods.
This study is a retrospective consecutive chart review.A total of 43 eyes from Foam Cups 43 patients (36 males and 7 females) who underwent canalicular intubation were enrolled.Success rate was determined at 6 months after the surgery.
Anatomical success was determined by diagnostic probing and irrigation; functional success was determined by asking patients about tearing.Results.Irrigation of the lacrimal passages in all 43 eyes showed that they were free from obstruction.
The anatomical success was 100%, Apparel and 37 eyes (86%) achieved functional success.6 eyes (14%) could not achieve functional success because there were some residual symptoms under irritating conditions, such as wind or winter weather, among which 2 eyes had bicanalicular lacerations and 4 eyes had lower canalicular laceration before surgery.There were no other complications observed in this study.
Conclusions.The MBCI was simple and safe for using in canalicular laceration.