There are many treatments for dry eye, starting with artificial tears, prescription drops, warm compresses, TearCare and punctal plugs.

Punctal plug is a collagen device placed in the puncta to help retain your natural tears or the tears you put in your eyes from draining away.  Keeping tears in your eyes helps minimize inflammation and stabilizes the tear film.  The collagen plugs usually dissolve away naturally in about six months and the procedure can be repeated. This is a simple procedure done in an office setting with minimal risk, side effects, or complications. 

Dry eye is a multifaceted disease process and requires multi treatment approach to help your eyes stay healthy and functioning properly.