The procedure is a reconstructive surgery, focused on restoring the function and appearance of the eyelids and surrounding delicate structures. Canalicular lacerations, which are tears in the tear ducts, are surgically repaired by an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The procedure typically involves using a stent, a thin tube placed to keep the tear duct open while it heals, and is considered a type of plastic surgery for the eye area.