Aug 24, 2023 · Medical student Zöe Ingram demonstrates a method of punctal occlusion that allows for optimal delivery of eye drops.

Learn how to instill eye drops as a nurse and how to perform punctal occlusion for glaucoma medications. It may seem like instilling eye drops into a patient’s eye is self-explanatory, but …

Dec 12, 2025 · Punctal occlusion is a procedure that partially or completely blocks the tear drainage openings in the eyelids (puncta) to help retain tears on the eye surface. It is …

Punctal plugs are small inserts that block the outflow of tear fluid from your eyes. Blocking that outflow can help maintain eye moisture and keep your eyes from drying out.

Punctal occlusion remains an important resource for dry eye patients. Several physicians discussed how they use it in practice, available options, and a new product in this space.

An applicator or another tool will then be used to gently push the plug into your natural punctal opening and you’ll be asked to blink. Once the plugs get wet, they will expand to completely fill …

Jul 19, 2023 · The plugs may be temporary or last many years, and they keep the eyes lubricated to improve dry eye symptoms. Here, learn about the punctal occlusion procedure, including …

Jun 8, 2025 · Punctal cauterization is a form of permanent punctal occlusion in which the eyelid punctum (and also usually the vertical canaliculus) is surgically closed using thermocautery …

Sep 12, 2024 · What Is Punctal Occlusion? Punctal occlusion, also called punctal cautery, is an eye procedure to correct dry eye syndrome. During the procedure, your eye doctor plugs your …

In the procedure of punctal occlusion, we place small plugs, called punctal plugs, into the tear drain of your eye. Placed just inside the tube opening, these small 'stoppers' prevent drainage, …