Who Can Insert Punctal Plugs?
To Prepare You for the Procedure, Some Eye Doctors Use a Local Anesthetic Before Inserting the Punctal Plug. in Many Cases, No Anesthetic Is Needed. Each...
To prepare you for the procedure, some eye doctors use a local anesthetic before inserting the punctal plug. In many cases, no anesthetic is needed. Each eyelid has one punctum, located at its inner margin near the nose. Punctal plugs can be inserted in the puncta of the lower lids, the upper lids or both.
Can optometrist insert punctal plugs?
Your optometrist will recommend punctal plugs if eye drops fail to relieve the dry eye condition. The plugs block drainage from tear ducts. Once they are inserted, the eye's surface moisture increases.
How much does it cost to get punctal plugs?
On MDsave, the cost of a Punctal Occlusion Surgery ranges from $648 to $779. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.
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