Just got plugs

[lboogie]

Hi,
I just got 3 month oasis collagen plugs. I'm not sure what I should be noticing.......would I notice an effect right away? Or would it take a while?

[indrep]

The synthetic plugs take a little while to completely hydrate and occlude the canalicular canal. By 24-36 hours you should notice some diferent level of tears on your ocular surface.

[lboogie]

the plugs dont' seem to be doing anything for me anymore. I'm not even sure they are there anymore! It's hard to see them. They are the collagen type - supposed to last 3 months, and don't have a cap on the top or anything.

Am I stuck waiting 3 months to try something else? How does this work?

[kimby2007]

Plugs

Dr. L told me that they work best the first few days/week of having them so perhaps that is the cause.

[Lucy]

I've had permanent plugs piggy-backed on temporary plugs before, so I don't see why you couldn't have permanent plugs put in. You'd have to ask your doctor, though. Lucy

[rp123]

herrick plugs

Do herrick plugs come in different sizes or not? Do they ake a long time to work or would you know immediately. Are there other types of intracanicular plugs.I have had a lower one fitted but am not sure it is doing much after 2 weeks. Help!

[kitty]

Do herrick plugs come in different sizes or not? Do they ake a long time to work or would you know immediately. Are there other types of intracanicular plugs.I have had a lower one fitted but am not sure it is doing much after 2 weeks. Help!

Herrick plugs come in different sizes. They also have short term dissolvable and longer term plugs. I started with a 3-5 day plug, noticed some difference in about two days. When I first got mine, I lost them fairly easily until my doc found the right size for me. I suggest you go in and see if they are still there. If so, you might consider getting the upper one plugged (I suggest a short term plug first). Indrep should see your post and add more.