Dry eye syndrome, a condition affecting millions of Americans each year, continues to present a frustrating challenge for patients who rely on artificial tears, over-the-counter remedies, and ...

Punctal plugs are devices used to treat dry eyes that are placed inside the tear ducts. They help keep eyes moist by ...

Additional risk factors include contact lens wear, previous eye surgery, residence in dry climates, excessive screen time, ...

While Original Medicare (parts A and B) doesn’t cover routine eye exams or artificial tears, it does cover medically necessary treatments like punctal plugs under Part B. You are responsible for ...

Semi-permanent plugs are sometimes inserted farther down, in a part of the tear duct known as the canaliculus. Inserting punctal plugs is a noninvasive procedure. A doctor may or may not provide ...

There's also something called punctal plugs, which is to keep the tears on the surface longer. Other options, and we're going a more advanced therapy, is to use a special contact lens that will ...

Iatrogenic punctal plugs and thermal cauterization may lead to permanent punctal occlusion. Conjunctivochalasis that leads to mechanical obstruction of the punctum is also an under-recognized ...