The diagnosis of canalicular laceration was based on an ophthalmological ... The tube loop (at the medial canthus) was rotated with small, blunt forceps until the joint of the tube was observed ...

A main concern with these extubation techniques via medial canthus is the risk of subtle epithelial injury to the area of the common opening with potential subsequent membrane formation.

Under normal conditions, tears in the eyes are drained into the lacrimal sac through small openings called the upper and lower puncta located at the inner corner of the eye (called medial canthus).

External examination showed a discrete 1-mm pit below the medial aspect of the left medial canthus (Figure). No associated discharge or drainage from the pit was observed. Compression of the ...