Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes in London

Punctal Plug

From ยฃ1,100 per eye ยท complimentary assessment

A simple, reversible treatment that conserves your natural tears, keeping your eyes hydrated and comfortable for longer.

Understanding aqueous deficient dry eye

Dry eye disease can be divided into two main types: evaporative (where tears evaporate too quickly) and aqueous deficient (where your eyes simply donโ€™t make enough tears). In aqueous deficient dry eye, the lacrimal glands underproduce the watery component of the tear film, leaving your eyes under-lubricated.

This leads to persistent dryness, burning, redness, and difficulty with tasks like reading, driving, or working at a computer. Artificial tears often help temporarily but drain away too quickly to provide lasting comfort.

How Punctal Plugs Help:

  • Tiny, biocompatible plugs are inserted into the tear ducts (puncta) in your eyelids.
  • By reducing tear drainage, they keep natural and artificial tears on your eye surface for longer.
  • The procedure is quick, painless, and reversible.
  • Options include temporary dissolvable plugs or longer-lasting silicone plugs, depending on your needs.

Does this sound like you?

You may benefit from punctal plugs if you experience:

Constant dryness or burning despite frequent use of drops

Dependence on artificial tears that never seem to last

Redness, stinging, or discomfort that worsens through the day

Blurred or fluctuating vision that improves after lubricating drops

Difficulty tolerating contact lenses due to dryness

Symptoms made worse in air-conditioned or dry environments

Are you eligible?

Punctal plugs are particularly effective for patients with confirmed aqueous deficient dry eye. They are safe, reversible, and can be combined with other treatments like prescription eye drops or nutritional support.

You may be suitable for punctal plugs if you have:

Stories of vision restored

Hear directly from patients whose lives were changed by surgeon-led care at The Harley Street Eye Centre.

From enquiry to clear vision

At Harley Street Eye Centre in London, your care is consultant-led and tailored to your vision, lifestyle and goals. From first enquiry through consultation, diagnosis and treatment, we explain every step in plain language and agree a plan together. Our clinic at 22a Harley Street combines advanced diagnostics and modern laser/surgical technology with clear aftercare and long-term monitoring where needed (e.g., keratoconus, glaucoma, retina). Use the tabs to see what happens at each stage โ€” from booking to recovery โ€” and what to expect on the day. When youโ€™re ready, book a consultation or call our team.

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Free assessment

A full diagnostic visit at no charge , autorefraction, OCT, topography, aberrometry, and a real conversation with the surgeon who will treat you.

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Treatment plan

The technique that fits your eyes, ranked clearly. Honest trade-offs, transparent pricing, no obligation.

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Surgery day

You will be welcomed by our clinical team, who will complete final checks, confirm consent and ensure you are comfortable before treatment. The procedure is performed by your consultant using modern technology, followed by immediate post-operative assessment and provision of tailored aftercare instructions, including guidance for your recovery and onward support.

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Next-day review

First check-up the morning after , vision tested, healing confirmed, drops explained again with no rush.

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Three months of aftercare

Three further reviews over the following twelve weeks, plus direct access to the team in between, and twelve-month retreatment cover on most procedures.

How much does treatment cost?

Our pricing is clear and all-inclusiveโ€”covering consultation, surgery, and aftercare. Youโ€™ll receive a personalised quote based on your needs after your initial assessment.

From ยฃ1,100 Per Eye

The clinic behind the decision

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Surgeon-led

Never a sales team

From your first assessment to your three-month review, the consultant on the call is the consultant in the operating room. No call centre, no pressure script, no juniors fronting the clinical decisions.

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50+ years

Of combined expertise

A senior consultant roster whose careers, taken together, span more than half a century of corneal, cataract, refractive and retinal surgery , across the NHS, internationally and at 22a Harley Street.

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7,700+

Successful treatments

Our advanced treatments are supported by detailed assessments, proven techniques and personalised care plans designed around each patientโ€™s individual needs. From diagnosis through to recovery and ongoing monitoring, we focus on delivering safe, effective treatment pathways with your vision and eye health as the priority.

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40+ years

From your lead surgeon

Mr Marwan Ghabra has been operating since 1985 , founder of the Ghabra Technique, founding member of the International Keratoconus Society, and the surgeon who will plan and perform your procedure.

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Same-day

Clinical decisions

Most enquiries are seen the same week. Urgent cases , corneal damage, sudden change, infection , are seen the same day where clinically possible.

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12 months

Of aftercare cover

Four post-op reviews over three months, direct team access in between, and twelve-month retreatment cover on most laser procedures, included in the original quote.

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Mr Marwan Ghabra

Founder and medical director. Cornea, cataract and refractive specialist. Originator of the Ghabra Technique for advanced keratoconus, and founding member of the International Keratoconus Society.

He performed the first phacoemulsification cataract procedure in Damascus in 1998, and continues to take on the complex cases that other clinics decline.

International patients

We welcome international patients seeking specialist dry eye treatment at The Harley Street Eye Centre. If you are travelling to London for punctal plug treatment, our team can help coordinate your consultation and procedure, with clear aftercare guidance and, where appropriate, communication with your local eye care professional to support your ongoing care once you return home.

Download the dry eye information pack

dry eye info pack

Find out if itโ€™s the right choice for your eyes.

Your dry eye assessment is complimentary. An hour with our diagnostic team and a real conversation with the surgeon who would treat you. No obligation.