How can blocking tear ducts help with dry eyes?

    Researchedby:
    Bill Willis
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Since tear ducts are part of the tear drainage system, blocking them may help to keep more tears in the eye. Tear ducts are blocked with small silicone or gel plugs (punctal plugs) that are inserted into tear ducts.[1]

    References

    1. ^Punctal-plugsAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology (2022, March 8) Punctal plugs. Www.Aao.Org. Retrieved July 7, 2022.