Punctal Plug Removal Guide: When It’s Necessary, How It Works, and What Comes Next

Most patients who ask about punctal plug removal are experiencing dry eye symptoms, not a problem with the plug itself. Collagen plugs almost never require removal. Silicone plugs are a different story. This guide covers how to tell which is which, what removal involves, and what dry eye treatment looks like once the plug is out.
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.