An Effective Alternative to Eye Drops to Keep Eyes Continuously Moist and Comfortable
Dry Eye Syndrome is the most common of all eye disorders, affecting approximately 20 percent of our population. Dry eye syndrome is the decline of the quantity and/or quality of the tears your eyes produce. This causes your eyes to feel irritated, scratchy and uncomfortable, with burning and redness.
Depending on the intensity of the condition, treatment may be as simple as using artificial tears a few times a day. Prescription therapeutics are also available. But in more persistent cases, a simple non-surgical procedure can provide long-term relief of dry eye syndrome through the use of tiny plugs called punctal plugs.
How Punctal Occluders Work
Punctal plugs block the punctum, or tear duct, which is the drainage duct that carries tears away from the surface of the eye. Blocking these drainage ducts prevents tears from draining away too quickly. This widely performed procedure is safe, quick, painless and completely reversible.
The Parasol® Punctal Plug from Odyssey Medical is one of the most advanced plugs available. The Parasol punctal plug has proven to be a safe, effective treatment for dry eye syndrome.
In addition to treating dry eye syndrome, Parasol punctal plugs may also reduce or eliminate a major source of contact lens discomfort.
Comfortable Eyes and Less Cost, Too!
In today's challenging economic climate, every purchase consideration is carefully scrutinized. The good news is that Parasol punctal plugs can provide effective relief here, too.
Compared with eye drops, here are some of the Parasol punctal plugs' advantages:
- One-time cost vs. continuous cost for eye drops.
- Most insurances cover this procedure.
- No maintenance! Once they're in, you're through. No need to keep administering drops multiple times during the day.
- Continuous comfort. In many cases, the use of artificial tears is dramatically decreased or no longer necessary.
Think You Might Have Dry Eye Syndrome?
Download the Dry Eye Syndrome Checklist to discuss treatment options with your doctor and find out if Parasol Punctal Plugs can help you.
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