Dry Eye: Treatment – Punctal Plugs

When it comes to treating dry eye, your doctor may recommend punctal plugs. Punctal plugs are tiny devices that block your tear drainage ducts, preserving your tears and giving your eyes longer lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.

Punctal plugs, which can be temporary or permanent, are painlessly inserted into your tear ducts in an eye doctor’s office, and are not usually felt once they’re in.

The plugs block the tear ducts, preventing tears from draining away as quickly. When used with other dry eye treatments, your eye stays moistened and protected by the tears for longer. By retaining tears, punctal plugs help to reduce dryness, and can lessen the symptoms of dry eye.

Let us know if you have any questions about punctal plugs.