Ever noticed these tiny "holes" located on the inner corner of your eyelids? Known as the lacrimal punctum (puncta), these small openings are a vital part of the eye's tear drainage system. Their primary function is to collect excess tears from the surface of the eye. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands and spread across the eye when we blink. This helps lubricate the eye while flushing out irritants. After serving this purpose, tears exit via the little openings on the eyelids! This proce