1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Vision

Puncta

By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com

Updated: June 09, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Definition: Tiny openings situated along the margin of the eyelid, closest to the nose. The term refers to the opening of the tear ducts, an important part of the eye's tear drainage system.
Also Known As: Lacrimal Puncta
Explore Vision
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Vision
  4. Vision Glossary
  5. Eye Anatomy
  6. Puncta - Definition of Puncta

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.