Today got Upper Tear Duct Plugs!

Today my optholmogist inserted tear duct plugs in my upper inner tear ducts of my eyes.
He checked the lower tear duct plugs I had inserted several years ago, and they are doing fine.
I asked to have the upper plugs inserted because I've been having to use more eye drops lately and thought I'd see if these additional plugs would help.

He told me the plugs are good until they fall out or get disloged by wiping your eyes.
So now I'm all plugged!

Note: He added a drop of numbing stuff in the eyes, then used a little instrument to dilate the ducts, then inserted the plugs.  The procedure was painless and took only about 15 minutes total.

Also before that had regular annual eye exam so had drops to dilate my pupils. Vision was unchanged for last 2 annual exams! And I turned 58 other day.

Driving home with dark sunglasses helped keep the blinding snow from bothering my eyes.  As I approached my home town, a fog enveloped the area and hoar frost from this morning was still on all the trees, bushes and grass -- quite beautiful.

My eyes are tearing more than normal right now.  As I recall, for the first set of lower plugs it took about 2 days before I didn't notice them. 

Right now I'm just noticing more moisture/tearing on my eyes.

So for those who try the lower plugs and after a year or two experiencing recurrent dry eyes, I suggest you try getting the upper duct plugs too.

I have had the plugs now for one year!

Happy update:  One year has passed as of yesterday since I had the ductal plugs inserted into my lower inner tear ducts below my eyes, and I must say I am still extremely satisfied and happy that I had them inserted. I am careful not to rub my eyes, as that could dislodge them. 

I have experienced no pain or irritation from them.

I do not even feel they are there.

They are barely visible to the naked eye, and one must roll the eyelid down to view them.

The color blends in with the skin.

I am happy to say these ductal plugs have saved me money.  I hardly ever have to buy moisturizing eye drops my doctor recommended.

My eyes hardly ever look red, are rarely irritated and I use eye drops maybe once or twice a week now!
And I was using them 4, 5, 6 or more times a day before I had the ductal plugs inserted.

The person who invented these is a genius.
He should receive honors and awards for this invention.

For anyone suffering from dry eyes, dry eye syndrome -- please consider getting these!

You won't regret it!

:)