Dry eye can make everyday life uncomfortable—reading, working on screens, or even just blinking can feel irritating. At Advanced Eye Care in Waterville, we provide effective dry eye treatments such as punctal plugs, to help restore your eye moisture and improve comfort.
What Are Punctal Plugs?
Punctal plugs are tiny biocompatible devices inserted into the tear ducts (called puncta) to slow tear drainage. By blocking these tear ducts, punctal plugs help keep your natural tears on the surface of your eyes longer—providing more consistent hydration and reducing the need for frequent artificial tears.
This treatment is often recommended for patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndrome, especially when other treatments like lubricating drops or warm compresses haven’t provided sufficient relief.
How Advanced Eye Care Determines If Punctal Plugs Are Right for You
At Advanced Eye Care, your optometrist will begin with a comprehensive dry eye evaluation. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we assess your tear production, eye surface health, and potential underlying causes such as:
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Hormonal changes
- Environmental irritants
- Medication side effects
If punctal plugs are appropriate, the insertion is quick, safe, and often performed during your visit. The plugs can be temporary (dissolvable) or long-term (removable), depending on your condition and comfort level.
Request an Appointment with Your Optometrist in Waterville
If you’ve been living with persistent dry eye symptoms, punctal plugs could be the solution that finally brings you lasting comfort.
Contact us today to request an appointment and find out if punctal plugs are right for your eyes.