👉 Cryocautery is a surgical procedure that involves removing tears from the eye. This procedure is often used to treat dry eyes, which are caused by reduced tear production or a lack of moisture in the eyes. During this process, a small incision is made at the corner of the eye and a thin, sterile cryoplastic gel (cryocauter) is applied over it. The gel is then injected into the tear ducts to stop the tears from flowing out. This procedure