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VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron PUNCTAL PLUGS FOR DRY EYES Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears. Tear production is essential for lubrication and overall eye health. Eyedrops are routinely used to counteract dry eyes, which help symptoms but must be used regularly and do not treat the underlying problem. Punctal plugs (also called punctum plugs, lacrimal plugs, or occluders) can be inserted into the eye's puncta, the tiny openings that drain tears from the eyes. The plug stops the fluid from draining from the eyes, restoring normal tear levels. Punctal plugs can be temporary (dissolving) but are also available in non-dissolving materials such as silicone or acrylic. These can stay in the eyes for years and can be easily removed at any time. If you have dry eyes, schedule an appointment with you eye doctor as severe cases can lead to eye damage and vision loss. During your eye exam, your doctor can check for vision problems and signs of health conditions that could be causing your dry eyes. An accurate diagnosis is important because symptoms of dry eye can be caused by other things like allergies or uncorrected refractive error or astigmatism. To schedule an exam, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Dry eye symptoms can include redness, a stinging or burning sensation, a feeling that there's an object in the eye, and excessively watery eyes (the body's natural response to dry eyes). Source: aao.org and mayoclinic.com (OPT 10/16/22 HT) SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron PUNCTAL PLUGS FOR DRY EYES Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears . Tear production is essential for lubrication and overall eye health . Eyedrops are routinely used to counteract dry eyes , which help symptoms but must be used regularly and do not treat the underlying problem . Punctal plugs ( also called punctum plugs , lacrimal plugs , or occluders ) can be inserted into the eye's puncta , the tiny openings that drain tears from the eyes . The plug stops the fluid from draining from the eyes , restoring normal tear levels . Punctal plugs can be temporary ( dissolving ) but are also available in non - dissolving materials such as silicone or acrylic . These can stay in the eyes for years and can be easily removed at any time . If you have dry eyes , schedule an appointment with you eye doctor as severe cases can lead to eye damage and vision loss . During your eye exam , your doctor can check for vision problems and signs of health conditions that could be causing your dry eyes . An accurate diagnosis is important because symptoms of dry eye can be caused by other things like allergies or uncorrected refractive error or astigmatism . To schedule an exam , please call SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. Dry eye symptoms can include redness , a stinging or burning sensation , a feeling that there's an object in the eye , and excessively watery eyes ( the body's natural response to dry eyes ) . Source : aao.org and mayoclinic.com ( OPT 10/16/22 HT ) SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com

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