kyynelpisteestä
Kyynelpisteestä, sometimes referred to as the punctum lacrimale, is a small, often inconspicuous opening located on the inner rim of the eyelid. There are typically two such points, one on the upper eyelid and one on the lower eyelid, positioned close to the nose. Their primary function is to collect excess tears produced by the lacrimal glands.
These tiny openings are crucial for tear drainage. When you blink, tears are spread across the surface
The puncta can occasionally become blocked or inflamed, a condition known as punctitis. This blockage can cause