Punctal Plug Procedure: What to Expect Before, During, and After
You’ve been managing dry eye disease for a while, and now your ophthalmologist has mentioned punctal plugs. Before you leave the office with more questions than answers, here’s the honest walkthrough — what the procedure actually involves, what you’ll feel in the chair, and what to expect in the days after.
Punctal Eye Plugs for Dry Eye Treatment: A Clinical Guide to Who Benefits and Why
Punctal plugs are a low-risk, in-office treatment designed to improve tear retention in dry eye disease. This clinical guide explains how they work, who benefits most, when they are less effective, and how they fit into a broader dry eye management strategy.
