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==Overview==
==Overview==
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of infective and neonatal conjunctivitis. [[Allergic conjunctivitis]] is a self-limited disease, and extensive surgery may not be acceptable. However, surgical techniques include superficial [[keratectomy]] and penetrating [[keratoplasty]] are usually reserved for severe cases of vernal and atopic kertaoconjunctivitis with [[corneal]] involvement.  
[[Surgical|Surgical intervention]] is not recommended for the management of infective and neonatal conjunctivitis. [[Allergic conjunctivitis]] is a self-limited disease, and extensive surgery may not be acceptable. However, surgical techniques include superficial [[keratectomy]] and penetrating keratoplasty are usually reserved for severe cases of [[corneal]] involvement. Despite the availability of efficient [[tear]] substitutes, many patients with [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca|keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome)]] experience severe [[corneal]] injuries and a subsequent [[loss of vision]]. Surgical techniques include lateral [[tarsorrhaphy]], punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and salivary gland duct transposition.<ref name="pmid17491982">{{cite journal| author=Wood M| title=Conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 1999 | volume= 12 | issue= 30 | pages= 19-20 | pmid=17491982 | doi= | pmc=1706007 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17491982  }} </ref><ref name="pmid25606121">{{cite journal| author=Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G| title=Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review. | journal=Malays Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 3 | issue= 2 | pages= 77-81 | pmid=25606121 | doi= | pmc=4170304 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25606121  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref><ref name="pmid12912699">{{cite journal| author=Khodadoust A, Quinter AP| title=Microsurgical approach to the conjunctival flap. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 121 | issue= 8 | pages= 1189-93 | pmid=12912699 | doi=10.1001/archopht.121.8.1189 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12912699  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14704553">{{cite journal| author=Güerrissi JO, Belmonte J| title=Surgical treatment of dry eye syndrome: conjunctival graft of the minor salivary gland. | journal=J Craniofac Surg | year= 2004 | volume= 15 | issue= 1 | pages= 6-10 | pmid=14704553 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14704553 }} </ref><ref name="pmid2695351">{{cite journal| author=Nelson JD| title=Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK). | journal=Eye (Lond) | year= 1989 | volume= 3 ( Pt 2) | issue=  | pages= 180-9 | pmid=2695351 | doi=10.1038/eye.1989.26 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2695351 }} </ref>
Despite the availability of efficient tear substitutes, many patients with [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca|keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome)]] experience severe [[corneal]] injuries and a subsequent loss of vision. Surgical techniques include [[lateral]] [[tarsorrhaphy]], punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and [[salivary gland]] duct [[transposition]].<ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref><ref name="pmid12912699">{{cite journal| author=Khodadoust A, Quinter AP| title=Microsurgical approach to the conjunctival flap. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 121 | issue= 8 | pages= 1189-93 | pmid=12912699 | doi=10.1001/archopht.121.8.1189 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12912699  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14704553">{{cite journal| author=Güerrissi JO, Belmonte J| title=Surgical treatment of dry eye syndrome: conjunctival graft of the minor salivary gland. | journal=J Craniofac Surg | year= 2004 | volume= 15 | issue= 1 | pages= 6-10 | pmid=14704553 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14704553  }} </ref>
 
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of infective conjunctivitis, [[allergic conjunctivitis]], and neonatal conjunctivitis.
==Surgery==
==Surgery==
===Infective Connjunctivitis===
===Infective Connjunctivitis===
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of infective conjunctivitis.
[[Surgical|Surgical intervention]] is not recommended for the management of infective conjunctivitis.<ref name="pmid17491982">{{cite journal| author=Wood M| title=Conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 1999 | volume= 12 | issue= 30 | pages= 19-20 | pmid=17491982 | doi= | pmc=1706007 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17491982  }} </ref>
===Neonatal Conjunctivitis===
===Neonatal Conjunctivitis===
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of neonatal conjunctivitis ([[ophthlamia neonatorum]]).
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of neonatal conjunctivitis ([[ophthalmia neonatorum]]).<ref name="pmid25606121">{{cite journal| author=Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G| title=Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review. | journal=Malays Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 3 | issue= 2 | pages= 77-81 | pmid=25606121 | doi= | pmc=4170304 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25606121  }} </ref>
===Allergic conjunctivitis===
===Allergic conjunctivitis===
[[Allergic conjunctivitis]] is a self-limited disease, extensive surgery may not be acceptable. Surgical techniques include superficial keratectomy and penetrating keratoplasty are usually reserved for severe cases of [[corneal]] involvement.
[[Allergic conjunctivitis]] is a self-limited disease. Surgical techniques (superficial [[keratectomy]] and penetrating keratoplasty) are usually reserved for severe cases with [[corneal]] involvement.
====Superficial Keratectomy====  
====Superficial Keratectomy====  
Superficial keratectomy is not the first-line treatment option for patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis, [[allergic conjunctivitis]] subtype. Superficial keratectomy is usually reserved for severe cases of [[corneal]] shield [[ulcer]].
[[Superficial]] [[keratectomy]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Superficial keratectomy is usually reserved for severe cases of corneal shield [[ulcer]].
====Penetrating keratoplasty====
====Penetrating keratoplasty====
Penetrating keratoplasty is not the first-line treatment option for patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis, [[allergic conjunctivitis]] subtype. Penetrating keratoplasty s usually reserved for severe cases of [[corneal]] [[scarring]] or thinning.  
Penetrating keratoplasty is not the first-line treatment option for patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis. Penetrating keratoplasty is usually reserved for severe cases of corneal [[scarring]] or thinning.  
===Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca===
===Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca===
Despite the availability of efficient tear substitutes, many patients with [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca|keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome)]] experience severe [[corneal]] injuries and a subsequent loss of vision. Surgical techniques include [[lateral]] [[tarsorrhaphy]], punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and [[salivary gland]] duct [[transposition]].<ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref><ref name="pmid12912699">{{cite journal| author=Khodadoust A, Quinter AP| title=Microsurgical approach to the conjunctival flap. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 121 | issue= 8 | pages= 1189-93 | pmid=12912699 | doi=10.1001/archopht.121.8.1189 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12912699  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14704553">{{cite journal| author=Güerrissi JO, Belmonte J| title=Surgical treatment of dry eye syndrome: conjunctival graft of the minor salivary gland. | journal=J Craniofac Surg | year= 2004 | volume= 15 | issue= 1 | pages= 6-10 | pmid=14704553 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14704553  }} </ref>
Despite the availability of efficient [[tear]] substitutes, many patients with [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca|keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome)]] experience severe corneal injuries and a subsequent [[loss of vision]]. Surgical techniques include lateral [[tarsorrhaphy]], punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and salivary gland duct transposition.<ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref><ref name="pmid12912699">{{cite journal| author=Khodadoust A, Quinter AP| title=Microsurgical approach to the conjunctival flap. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 121 | issue= 8 | pages= 1189-93 | pmid=12912699 | doi=10.1001/archopht.121.8.1189 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12912699  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14704553">{{cite journal| author=Güerrissi JO, Belmonte J| title=Surgical treatment of dry eye syndrome: conjunctival graft of the minor salivary gland. | journal=J Craniofac Surg | year= 2004 | volume= 15 | issue= 1 | pages= 6-10 | pmid=14704553 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14704553  }} </ref>
====Lateral tarsorrhaphy====
====Lateral tarsorrhaphy====
If a person has difficulty closing the eyes for any reason, such as [[Bell's palsy]], the eyes may dry out because of tear evaporation.Lateral tarsorrhaphy is a procedure during which the [[lateral]] one-third of the [[eyelids]] are sewn together to decrease the ability of the eye to open widely and to help the eyes close more easily.<ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref>
If a person has difficulty closing the eyes for any reason, such as [[Bell's palsy]], the eyes may dry out because of tear evaporation. Lateral tarsorrhaphy is a procedure during which the lateral one-third of the [[eyelids]] are [[sewn]] together to decrease the ability of the eye to open widely and to help the eyes close more easily.<ref name="pmid26435586">{{cite journal| author=Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D| title=Performing a tarsorrhaphy. | journal=Community Eye Health | year= 2015 | volume= 28 | issue= 89 | pages= 10-1 | pmid=26435586 | doi= | pmc=4579993 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26435586  }} </ref>
====Punctal plugs====
====Punctal plugs====
A punctal plug is a small device that is inserted into the [[tear]] duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye.
A punctal plug is a small device that is inserted into the [[tear]] duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the [[eye]].
Punctal plugs are often used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Available types include [[absorbable]] plugs, nonabsorbable plugs, [[thermoplastic]] plugs, and [[hydrogel]] plugs.<ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref>
Punctal plugs are often used in the treatment of [[dry eye syndrome]]. Available types include absorbable plugs, nonabsorbable plugs, [[thermoplastic]] plugs, and [[hydrogel]] plugs.<ref name="pmid17216100">{{cite journal| author=Baxter SA, Laibson PR| title=Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes. | journal=Ocul Surf | year= 2004 | volume= 2 | issue= 4 | pages= 255-65 | pmid=17216100 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17216100  }} </ref>
====Lens therapy====
====Lens therapy====
For severe ocular surface disorders in dry eye disease, bandage contact lenses and scleral lenses are available.
Bandage contact lenses and scleral lenses are available for severe ocular surface disorders in patient with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
====Amniotic membrane transplantation====
====Amniotic membrane transplantation====
Amniotic membrane transplantation is used in cases of persistent [[corneal ulceration]] and [[perforation]].
Amniotic membrane transplantation is used in cases of persistent corneal ulceration and [[corneal perforation]].
====Salivary gland duct transposition====
====Salivary gland duct transposition====
Salivary glands have occasionally been transplanted to replace lacrimal glands, but in the long term this led to corneal edema and excessive lacrimation.
[[Salivary glands]] have occasionally been transplanted to replace [[lacrimal glands]], but in the long term this led to corneal [[edema]] and excessive [[lacrimation]].
===Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis===
===Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis===
Surgical resection of the involved conjunctiva is not the first-line treatment option for patients with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis. Amniotic membrane grafting and lens therapy are usually reserved for patients who are not responsive to noninvasive treatment.
Surgical resection of the involved [[conjunctiva]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with [[superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis|superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK)]]. Amniotic membrane grafting and lens therapy are usually reserved for patients who are not responsive to noninvasive treatment.<ref name="pmid2695351">{{cite journal| author=Nelson JD| title=Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK). | journal=Eye (Lond) | year= 1989 | volume= 3 ( Pt 2) | issue=  | pages= 180-9 | pmid=2695351 | doi=10.1038/eye.1989.26 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2695351  }} </ref>
 
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Overview

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of infective and neonatal conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is a self-limited disease, and extensive surgery may not be acceptable. However, surgical techniques include superficial keratectomy and penetrating keratoplasty are usually reserved for severe cases of corneal involvement. Despite the availability of efficient tear substitutes, many patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome) experience severe corneal injuries and a subsequent loss of vision. Surgical techniques include lateral tarsorrhaphy, punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and salivary gland duct transposition.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Surgery

Infective Connjunctivitis

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of infective conjunctivitis.[1]

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of neonatal conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum).[2]

Allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is a self-limited disease. Surgical techniques (superficial keratectomy and penetrating keratoplasty) are usually reserved for severe cases with corneal involvement.

Superficial Keratectomy

Superficial keratectomy is not the first-line treatment option for patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Superficial keratectomy is usually reserved for severe cases of corneal shield ulcer.

Penetrating keratoplasty

Penetrating keratoplasty is not the first-line treatment option for patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis. Penetrating keratoplasty is usually reserved for severe cases of corneal scarring or thinning.

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Despite the availability of efficient tear substitutes, many patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome) experience severe corneal injuries and a subsequent loss of vision. Surgical techniques include lateral tarsorrhaphy, punctal plugs, lens therapy, amniotic membrane transplantation, and salivary gland duct transposition.[3][4][5][6]

Lateral tarsorrhaphy

If a person has difficulty closing the eyes for any reason, such as Bell's palsy, the eyes may dry out because of tear evaporation. Lateral tarsorrhaphy is a procedure during which the lateral one-third of the eyelids are sewn together to decrease the ability of the eye to open widely and to help the eyes close more easily.[3]

Punctal plugs

A punctal plug is a small device that is inserted into the tear duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. Punctal plugs are often used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Available types include absorbable plugs, nonabsorbable plugs, thermoplastic plugs, and hydrogel plugs.[4]

Lens therapy

Bandage contact lenses and scleral lenses are available for severe ocular surface disorders in patient with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Amniotic membrane transplantation

Amniotic membrane transplantation is used in cases of persistent corneal ulceration and corneal perforation.

Salivary gland duct transposition

Salivary glands have occasionally been transplanted to replace lacrimal glands, but in the long term this led to corneal edema and excessive lacrimation.

Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis

Surgical resection of the involved conjunctiva is not the first-line treatment option for patients with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK). Amniotic membrane grafting and lens therapy are usually reserved for patients who are not responsive to noninvasive treatment.[7]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wood M (1999). "Conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management". Community Eye Health. 12 (30): 19–20. PMC 1706007. PMID 17491982.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G (2008). "Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review". Malays Fam Physician. 3 (2): 77–81. PMC 4170304. PMID 25606121.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Rajak S, Rajak J, Selva D (2015). "Performing a tarsorrhaphy". Community Eye Health. 28 (89): 10–1. PMC 4579993. PMID 26435586.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Baxter SA, Laibson PR (2004). "Punctal plugs in the management of dry eyes". Ocul Surf. 2 (4): 255–65. PMID 17216100.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Khodadoust A, Quinter AP (2003). "Microsurgical approach to the conjunctival flap". Arch Ophthalmol. 121 (8): 1189–93. doi:10.1001/archopht.121.8.1189. PMID 12912699.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Güerrissi JO, Belmonte J (2004). "Surgical treatment of dry eye syndrome: conjunctival graft of the minor salivary gland". J Craniofac Surg. 15 (1): 6–10. PMID 14704553.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Nelson JD (1989). "Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK)". Eye (Lond). 3 ( Pt 2): 180–9. doi:10.1038/eye.1989.26. PMID 2695351.

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