INNOVATIONS
Punctum-Sparing Canaliculotomy for Canaliculitis
Functional Benefits
Canaliculitis is a painful infection of the tear drainage system that can cause redness, discharge, and persistent irritation of the eye.
Dr. Mancini helped introduce a punctum-sparing canaliculotomy technique, designed to treat the infection while preserving the natural tear drainage opening of the eyelid.
Traditional canaliculotomy procedures often enlarge or disrupt the punctum. This new method focuses on removing infection while maintaining the normal anatomy of the tear drainage system.
The technique was published in:
Khu J, Mancini R. (2012) Punctum-Sparing Canaliculotomy for Canaliculitis.
Who Should Consider This Procedure?
Patients suffering from chronic tear duct infections, persistent discharge, or tear drainage blockage may benefit from this specialized surgical approach performed by an oculoplastic surgeon.
