A Superior Medical Solution for Tear Duct Blockage
History of Jones Tube
Lester T. Jones Tear Duct Tubes, or simply Jones Tubes, are instruments designed to drain tears toward the nose when an individual’s tear ducts fail to do so. They were first created by Lester T. Jones, MD. He worked with Gunther Weiss Scientific Glassblowing, a company focusing on scientific glass blowing, in manufacturing these products.
Dr. Jones’s journey to success was not a smooth sailing one. He experienced many traumatic things in life and was doubted and criticized by his colleagues. However, these circumstances did not stop him from excelling in his field and helping many patients. His proficiency in ophthalmology was noted by various organizations that recognized him and gave awards in his honor. He created the first Jones Tubes.
Wet Eye
Excessive and abnormal tearing of the eye or wet eye occurs when the ducts responsible for allowing tears to drain become clogged. This is caused by the blockage of the tear drains in the nose or eyelid or on the opening on the eyelid margin.
Designing a Solution
Dr. Lester T. Jones and Gunther Weiss collaborated in 1963 to create a solution that addresses tear duct problems. We developed highly specialized glass tubes, which are made to be inserted into the nasolacrimal duct. Once the body forms scar tissues around the tubes, permanent artificial tear ducts are formed. More information about CDCR surgery and the lester jones tube is below.
CDCR Surgery
Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) surgery, a complete bypass of the lacrimal drainage system, may be required when a canaliculus or both canaliculi are severely obstructed. In this procedure, a Jones tube is placed through an opening created at the inferior half of the caruncle and then through an osteotomy site into the middle nasal meatus. The proper execution of this surgery, together with the appropriate administration of postoperative care, is needed to ensure the success of this procedure.
Introduction Into Gunther Weiss Scientific Glassblowing
Gunther Weiss Scientific Glassblowing Co. offers Lester T. Jones Tear Duct Tubes in a variety of lengths and diameters to address most patient needs. In addition, tubes can be custom-fabricated to accommodate unique angles and sizes. We have been selling Jones Tubes out of Portland, OR for over 50 years and to this day the sole manufacturers of the original Jones Tube.
To address the unique facial structure and physiology of each patient, Gunther Weiss Scientific Devices offers Jones tubes in an array of lengths and diameters. In addition, each instrument can be customized to accommodate varying angles and sizes.