Punctal Plugs for Enhanced
Dry Eye Care
Punctal plugs are used to treat dry eye. They work by physically restricting the flow of tears from the front of the eye and out via the puncti.
Punctal plugs are used to treat dry eye. They work by physically restricting the flow of tears from the front of the eye and out via the puncti. The puncti are the plug holes of the lids and by blocking these the tears pool at the front of the eye to make the eye more comfortable. These plugs can be temporary lasting only 3 months or permanent whereby we will remove them for you if/when you want them changing.
Punctal plugs aren’t for all cases of dry eye and a thorough assessment will be made at an initial appointment or as part of the Dry Eye Clinic appointment to discuss the suitability of this treatment.
If you are interested in attending a punctal plug assessment or Dry Eye Clinics please email or telephone the East Grinstead practice to make an appointment.
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