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Punctal plugs

Illustration showing punctal plugs

One approach to treating dry eyes is plugging the tear ducts with tiny silicone plugs (punctual plugs). These plugs close the tiny opening (punctum) that you have in the inner corner of your upper and lower eyelid. The closure conserves both your own tears and artificial tears you may have added.

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