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Punctal Plugs

 

Punctal plugs are used to plug up the lacrimal ducts of the eyes to reduce tear drainage. This increases the tear volume on the ocular surface and provides instant long-term relief of dry eyes. As there is greater retention of your own natural tears, there is less reliance on artificial tears.

The insertion is a non-surgical and pain-free procedure.

 

There are 2 main types of punctal plugs:

 

Permanent but removable silicone plugs
Permanent but removable silicone plugs
Disolvable copoloymer plugs
Dissolvable copoloymer plugs