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​Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

  • A tear duct obstruction is when any part of the drainage system from the eye is blocked leading to a backup of the tears.
  • This may happen at any age, usually after 6 weeks of age.
  • Signs of an obstruction include tearing and drainage from the eye that may look like an infection.
  • Tear duct obstruction is present in greater than 5% of babies due to a congenital obstruction of the duct.
  • This can, many times, be treated with a simple massage over the tear drainage system.
  • When this fails the obstruction can usually be treated with a simple in-office procedure without sedation.
  • If that fails, or the obstruction is due to another cause, the treatment is, generally, surgery.
For more information about nasolacrimal duct obstruction: https://aapos.org/terms/conditions/72

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      • Amblyopia
      • Strabismus
      • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
      • Glaucoma
      • Cataract
      • Ptosis
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    • Dr. Austin Bach
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