Long-Term Outcomes of Monocanalicular Repair of Canalicular Lacerations

Abstract

Canalicular repair was traditionally repaired using bicanalicular intubation, but recently monocanalicular stents have been advocated to avoid potential damage to a healthy fellow canaliculus. Monocanalicular stenting has been facilitated by development of appropriate designs for retention, such as the Mini-Monoka (FCI, Cedex, France)1; however, there is limited epidemiologic and clinical data concerning the injuries and long-term control of epiphora. This investigation was designed to identify the demographic and clinical features of canalicular injury and to determine the long-term control of epiphora.