Publication Cover
Orbit
The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 41, 2022 - Issue 4
5,229
Views
7
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review Article

Routine punctoplasty: isn’t it time we preserved the integrity of the punctum?

ORCID Icon, & ORCID Icon
Pages 407-412 | Received 27 Jan 2022, Accepted 12 Mar 2022, Published online: 02 May 2022

Figures & data

Figure 1. Schematic illustration of the Horner-Duverney’s muscle: Note the criss-cross pattern of the muscle arrangement encircling the punctum and vertical canaliculus.

Figure 1. Schematic illustration of the Horner-Duverney’s muscle: Note the criss-cross pattern of the muscle arrangement encircling the punctum and vertical canaliculus.

Figure 2. Three-dimensional volume rendered image of the punctum. Note the continuation of Horner-Duverney’s muscle right up to the punctum (yellow arrow) in an extensive criss-cross manner. Also note the dense connective tissue (grey area).

Figure 2. Three-dimensional volume rendered image of the punctum. Note the continuation of Horner-Duverney’s muscle right up to the punctum (yellow arrow) in an extensive criss-cross manner. Also note the dense connective tissue (grey area).