Punctal Plugs for Advanced Dry Eye

Refined Dry Eye Care for Birmingham, Bloomfield & Surrounding Communities

Dry eye disease is not simply an inconvenience — for many patients, it quietly affects visual clarity, comfort, productivity, and overall quality of life. At Michigan Eye Consultants, we provide boutique, physician-led dry eye care for patients in Birmingham and surrounding communities who expect thoughtful evaluation, discretion, and long-term results.

Treatment recommendations are guided by our Enhanced Dry Eye Consult (EDEC) — a focused, physician-led assessment designed to identify the underlying contributors to dry eye and determine the most appropriate advanced treatment options.

A More Thoughtful Approach to Dry Eye

Many patients arrive having tried eye drops, warm compresses, or short courses of prescription therapy with only temporary relief. Our approach is intentionally different. We take time to understand not only the clinical drivers of dry eye, but also how symptoms affect your daily routine, work demands, screen use, travel, and lifestyle.

This level of personalization allows us to recommend treatments that fit seamlessly into your life — rather than asking you to manage your life around your eyes.

What Are Punctal Plugs?

Punctal plugs are small, medical-grade devices placed into the natural tear drainage openings of the eyelids. By slowing tear drainage, they allow moisture to remain on the surface of the eye longer, supporting comfort and visual stability throughout the day.

Depending on your needs, plugs may be temporary (dissolvable) or designed for longer-term use. Placement is quick, non-surgical, and easily reversible.

How Punctal Plugs Fit Into Boutique Care

In elevated dry eye care, punctal plugs are used deliberately — never as a default solution. They are typically introduced after tear quality and eyelid inflammation have been addressed, helping to preserve the improvements achieved with other therapies.

For many patients, punctal plugs enhance comfort during extended screen time, travel, reading, and other visually demanding activities. They are often combined with advanced therapies such as IPL, radiofrequency treatment, and manual gland expression to create a more stable, comfortable ocular environment.

Who This Level of Care Is Designed For

Our dry eye services are designed for patients who value a refined medical experience and long-term solutions. This approach is particularly well-suited for individuals whose symptoms persist despite standard treatments, or who prefer care that is personalized, discreet, and guided directly by a physician.

Schedule Your Enhanced Dry Eye Consult (EDEC)

If dry eye symptoms are interfering with your comfort, focus, or visual clarity, it may be time to explore a higher level of care.

Book online or call 586-302-3222.