Occasionally, an eye care provider may use punctal plugs for other eye diseases or after eye surgery. Most people with dry eye will try other treatments before getting punctal plugs. These include ...

Thermal cautery is a minimally invasive surgery where a doctor uses heat to close the tear ducts and prevent moisture loss. It’s usually recommended if punctal plugs don’t work. Your doctor ...

Iatrogenic punctal plugs and thermal cauterization may lead to permanent punctal occlusion. Conjunctivochalasis that leads to mechanical obstruction of the punctum is also an under-recognized ...

However, punctal plugs have Medicare coverage ... Part B will cover an annual glaucoma screening. Cataract surgery: Medicare Part B will also help cover the cost of cataract surgery and a pair ...