Are getting punctal plugs for lasik surgery worth it?Corrie
went to the eye doc for a screening for lasik surgery. They keep urging me to get punctal plugs (plugs to keep your tears from draining out of your eyes to prevent "dry eyes"). Thing thing is that it costs an extra $150/eye for the plugs. Other option is using rewetting eye drops. $10 vs $300. Is it better to get the plugs, or should I be cheap and use the re-wetting drops? Are there dangers by not doing the plugs? thanks for the help.
Alvera
well lasik can cause dry eye, and if you already hace dry eye than the lasik healing process might be slower.you can use the tear drops every hour of the day everyday which can get pricey. or you can get the plugs which a lot of people say its worth it. the plugs can be temporary if you want to try them. there really isnt dangers of not getting the plugs it really is a gimmick or a scam. use the drops.
Kari
I never had plugs when i got mine. Didn't even know there was such a thing. I had rewetting drops and they worked fine. As long as i used them. If i did not use enough I would sometimes wake up with a excruciating stabbing pain in my eye from it being dry. Just be sure to use the drops and you will be fine! No use wasting 300 bucks.
Korey
try Restasis eye drops . I don't like plugs, they keep metabolites that are supposed to be removed, for a longer time .
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