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Blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct)
A condition in which the eyes can't drain fluid normally, causing watery or irritated eyes.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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My daughter, 5 months old, has nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Is it recommended to "massage" her nose? In what age surgical intervention is needed?
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Describe the features of a blocked tear duct.?
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Any home remedy for blocked tear duct?
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Eye doctors can cauterized tear ducts be reversed?
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How do doctors clear a blocked tear duct?
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How do I clear a blocked tear duct myself?
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How do doctors cure your blocked tear duct?
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Adult blocked tear duct. Is surgery required?
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How can you tell if you have a blocked tear duct?
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is there a less invasive way to clear a blocked tear duct?
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Why when I blow my nose and air comes out of my tear duct?
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How effective is surgical treatment for a blocked tear duct?
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What can I do for a chronic blocked tear duct besides surgery?
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Can having blocked tear ducts make contacts more uncomfortable?
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What should I do for a chronic blocked tear duct other than surgery?
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What should I expect during my recovery from tear duct reconstruction surgery?
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I figured out that i have a blocked tear duct. is there anything i can do without a doctor?
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