Punctoplasty is a surgical procedure to restore proper drainage of tears[1] when the lacrimal punctum (puncta lacrimalia) becomes blocked in one or both eyes.
If a blockage is present in the puncta, doctors may suggest a procedure called punctoplasty, performed to widen the drain opening.
It is primarily caused by excessive tear production (as a result of emotion, irritation or dryness) or blockage of the drainage system.
Such a blockage is a common problem among elderly people, as the tear ducts can narrow or get blocked easily.
The same condition is also present in newborn babies, as their tear ducts don't open until some time after birth.