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Eye plugs

Looking for information about tear duct plugs. Opthamologist wants me to get them but I am skeptical about this. Anybody else out there have these?

  1. Hi ! Are you thinking about punctal plugs? Here is an experience some community members have shared (https://chronicdryeye.net/forums) and also here is an article from , one of our CDE Health Leader (https://chronicdryeye.net/living/punctal-plugs) that may help too!) - Warmly, Reggie, team member

    1. Yes. It will help. It will be worth it.

      1. My bottom ducts were lasered shut in 1986. This was before plugs. They are still closed. I don't think they do the laser any more. But it worked for me.

      2. thank you for the additional details. Sharon, patient leader

    2. I had eye plugs when I was first diagnosed with dry eye. They help alot.

      1. thanks for sharing your success with eye plugs. Are your permanent? Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader

    3. They have been in for over 20 years. But can be removed.

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