Punctual Plugs? (Vs Lipiflow/IPL)

[deep_dry_eye]

It depends on the nature of your dry eye.

Lipiflow / IPL are used to improve meibomian gland function. Plugs are typically used to address aqueous deficiency.

Plugs are often advised against when inflammation is present, to prevent pooling of inflammatory tears on the eye.

You need a good doctor to advise on the nature of your problem and to guide you in the best course of action.

Agreed. Plugs didn't help me at all. Plugs at most will help the symptoms of your problem, however it doesn't tackle the underlying cause of the disease. IPL / LipiFlow has a higher chance of fixng the underlying cause (remove blockages and/or reduce inflammation).

[Meibum Ian]

It depends on the nature of your dry eye.

Lipiflow / IPL are used to improve meibomian gland function. Plugs are typically used to address aqueous deficiency.

Plugs are often advised against when inflammation is present, to prevent pooling of inflammatory tears on the eye.

You need a good doctor to advise on the nature of your problem and to guide you in the best course of action.

[Kabuto]

Hi all!

What is everyones opinion on Punctal Plugs? Are they valuable? Helpful? Safe? I really don’t know much about them.