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Suggest Treatment For A Blocked Tear Duct
I just came back from the Optometrist and was told I have a blocked tear duct. They are referring me to another doctor to have it unblocked by opening the duct to drain by the nasal passage. Should I try a home treatment first, or isn t there any medication?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hello,
If the blockage is due to infection antibiotics should be prescribed.
For a narrowed punctum, the doctor can use a small probe to widen it.
They'll then flush or irrigate the tear duct with a saline solution.
This is an outpatient procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
If the blockage is due to infection antibiotics should be prescribed.
For a narrowed punctum, the doctor can use a small probe to widen it.
They'll then flush or irrigate the tear duct with a saline solution.
This is an outpatient procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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