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Tear-Duct Blockage

Many infants are born with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The tear drainage system may not be fully developed or there may be an abnormality in the tear duct. A thin membrane often remains over the opening that empties into the nose in congenitally blocked tear ducts. Here's a quick video on how you can remove that blockage in a couple of simple steps. | Eyelid Center of Utah

Dr Paras Jain on Instagram: "The Sac Under Siege – Chronic Dacryocystitis Uncovered. ⭐ Definition Chronic dacryocystitis is a long-standing infection and inflammation of the lacrimal sac due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO). Pathophysiology / Theory of Lacrimal Sac in This Disease 1. Nasolacrimal duct blockage → tears stagnate in sac 2. Stasis of tears creates a perfect medium for bacteria 3. Chronic inflammation → mucosal thickening + fibrosis 4. Sac dilatation occurs (mucocele may form)