{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"submitter":["Bian Y"],"funding":["NEI NIH HHS"],"pagination":["S92-S97"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7904972"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["37(3S)"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Purpose</h4>To describe a reversible syndrome of epiphora, functional punctal stenosis, and chronic pretarsal conjunctivitis associated with corticosteroid or corticosteroid-antibiotic eyedrop use.<h4>Methods</h4>This is an Institutional Review Board-approved retrospective review of patients diagnosed with epiphora, punctal stenosis, and chronic conjunctivitis by a single surgeon (B.J.W.). These patients were subsequently invited to participate in a prospective study involving allergy skin patch testing for ophthalmic drops, common excipients, and active ingredients.<h4>Results</h4>Thirteen patients received a diagnosis of punctal congestion syndrome. The average age was 63 years (range, 41-93) and 69.2% were female. Findings were bilateral in 61.5%. All had used preserved drops in the"],"journal":["Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery"],"pubmed_title":["Punctal Congestion Syndrome: A Reversible, Functional Punctal Stenosis Causing Epiphora in the Setting of Chronic Pretarsal Conjunctivitis."],"pmcid":["PMC7904972"],"funding_grant_id":["P30 EY002162"],"pubmed_authors":["Zemsky C","Belsito DV","Scofield-Kaplan SM","Ghadiali L","Bian Y","Dagi Glass LR","Campagnoli T","Sallee B","Winn BJ"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Punctal Congestion Syndrome: A Reversible, Functional Punctal Stenosis Causing Epiphora in the Setting of Chronic Pretarsal Conjunctivitis.","description":"<h4>Purpose</h4>To describe a reversible syndrome of epiphora, functional punctal stenosis, and chronic pretarsal conjunctivitis associated with corticosteroid or corticosteroid-antibiotic eyedrop use.<h4>Methods</h4>This is an Institutional Review Board-approved retrospective review of patients diagnosed with epiphora, punctal stenosis, and chronic conjunctivitis by a single surgeon (B.J.W.). These patients were subsequently invited to participate in a prospective study involving allergy skin patch testing for ophthalmic drops, common excipients, and active ingredients.<h4>Results</h4>Thirteen patients received a diagnosis of punctal congestion syndrome. The average age was 63 years (range, 41-93) and 69.2% were female. Findings were bilateral in 61.5%. All had used preserved drops in the","dates":{"release":"2021-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2021 May-Jun 01","modification":"2025-04-03T22:46:27.821Z","creation":"2022-02-11T13:37:40.331Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC7904972","cross_references":{"pubmed":["32890120"],"doi":["10.1097/iop.0000000000001840","10.1097/IOP.0000000000001840"]}}