Closure of the lacrimal puncum is also known as punctal occlusion. The goal of the procedure is to occlude the nasolacrimal drainage system with a lacrimal duct implant in order to decrease the outflow of tears from the surface of the eye.

Clinical Indications

• Dry eye syndrome
• Keratitis
• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Recurrent erosion of the cornea

Lacrimal duct implant being placed into the lower punctum