Could a simple slit in a tiny tube stop annoying watery eyes?
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study tested a new design for a small tube (stent) placed after surgery for a blocked tear duct. The goal was to see if adding slits to the tube would allow tears to drain through it immediately, providing faster relief from constant watery eyes. A very small group of patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Gardner • Aim: Symptom relief
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