@missopal , alright and I also got punctual plugs for dry eye several times. The last time it was especially helpful, but they fell out and I need new ones.

The acupuncturist was highly regarded and rated. Initially, I saw him at Duke’s Functional Medicine center, though he had his own private practice. I was the first patient that presented with that issue. He placed the needles on certain places on my wrist and ankle. The room was serene and had peaceful music playing with dim light. I thought it would be painless, but it was uncomfortable for me. The needles were larger than I expected and so I kept reminding myself it would be worth it. And it was! After 2 visits, I was much better and each week my eyes felt better. I was so relieved. I was very down about my eyes, so this really turned my life around. I had plained to return for maintenance, but then covid hit.

I will add that this acupuncturist also does therapeutic touch. One day I arrived for eye session and was in severe pain in my foot (plantar fasciitis flare) and back (over exerted while packing). I explained about the foot and back….he said he could do a little something for it that might help, before he did acupuncture and I welcomed it. He said it might hurt, and it did hurt my calf as he pressed it very firmly. He touched all over my back, but not hard. No pain with that. No popping or cracking, like chiropractors. Then did acupuncture.Lasted an hour. I walked out feeling about 90% less pain. The next day like new! He’s a very gifted person.

Before I made the appointment, I found some articles online about positive results of acupuncture. I reported this to my ophthalmologist so she can share with others who suffer like me.