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I have dry eyes & have been treated for bacterial & filamentary keratitis for both the Left & Right eyes. My Eye Surgeon has inserted plugs in the tear ducts of both lower eyelids. He tells me that if these plugs do not help produce tears, that he may have to perform a more invasive procedure that is "irreversible" once it is done. What is this procedure called?
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Hello Anon
September 8, 2017 - 6:51amThank you for writing!
You need to ask your doctor what the procedure is - it's likely called Thermal Cautery. This will permanently close your tear drainage hole with a laser or cautery. You can ask him if this is what he means and ask for a full explanation.
Best,
Susan
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