Tears drain out of the eye through a tiny opening of the tear ducts on the eyelid margin called the puncta,
then through a small channel into the nose. This is why your nose runs when you cry. Your
Colorado Springs eye doctor may recommend
closing off the puncta either temporarily or permanently using tiny punctal plugs. Punctal plugs can be inserted
in the lower eyelid, upper eyelid or in both eyelids. Using punctal plugs saves your own tears from draining away
and helps artificial tears last longer.