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Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

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Lacrimal Duct Obstruction, Dacryostenosis, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

  • Definitions
  • Dacryostenosis
  1. Blocked tear ducts
  • Signs
  1. Common in infants, with a build-up of yellow, sticky, non-purulent secretions
  • Management
  1. Infants respond to warm washcloth massage of inner canthus
  2. Adults should be evaluated by ophthalmology
  • Complications
  1. See Dacryocystitis