Lacrimal Sac Massage

18th July 2017:
This week we turn our attention to one of the most common causes of epiphora and peri-ocular discharge in infants – Congenital Naso Lacrimal Duct Obstruction or CNLDO.
When does one need to cross over the border from the conservative approach of lacrimal sac massage into the surgical territory of nasolacrimal duct probing?

obstructed tear duct

Sac massage can be effective

in Congenital Naso Lacrimal Duct Obstruction till 1 year of age.

Beyond that probing is required.


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