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Comprehensive Care for Tear Duct Conditions
Tear Duct Conditions and Treatments
Explore common tear duct issues and their treatments, including surgical and non-surgical options, to improve comfort, function, and tear flow.
Blocked Tear Ducts
Congenital Blocked Tear Duct (Infants)
Description: Tear ducts that are not fully developed, causing excessive tearing and discharge.
Treatment: Gentle massage or probing procedure to open the duct.
Benefit: Improved tear drainage, reducing irritation and discharge.
Acquired Blocked Tear Duct (Adults)
Description: A blockage in the tear duct due to aging, injury, or infection, causing watery eyes and discomfort.
Treatment: Minimally invasive surgery (Dacryocystorhinostomy) to bypass the blockage.
Benefit: Restored tear flow and relief from excessive tearing.
Tear Drainage Abnormalities
Tear Duct Narrowing (Stenosis)
Description: Narrowing of the tear ducts, leading to insufficient tear drainage.
Treatment: Balloon catheter dilation or surgical intervention.
Benefit: Better tear drainage and improved comfort.
Partial Tear Duct Obstruction
Description: Partial blockage causing watery eyes but with some tear drainage.
Treatment: Tear duct probing or stenting to open the blockage.
Benefit: Enhanced tear flow with minimal recovery time.
Tear Overproduction
Tear Gland Overactivity (Epiphora)
Description: Excessive tearing caused by tear gland overactivity or irritation.
Treatment: Identifying and treating the underlying cause, or tear duct procedures to enhance drainage.
Benefit: Reduced tearing and better comfort.
Infections and Inflammations
Tear Duct Infection (Dacryocystitis)
Description: Infection in the tear duct leading to pain, swelling, and discharge.
Treatment: Antibiotics, warm compresses, and drainage if needed.
Benefit: Quick relief from infection and prevention of complications.
Chronic Tear Duct Inflammation
Description: Persistent inflammation causing recurrent tearing and discomfort.
Treatment: Anti-inflammatory medications or surgical correction.
Benefit: Long-term relief and reduced recurrence.
Treatments & Procedures We Offer
Each procedure is customised to provide effective treatment and restore tear duct function while ensuring patient comfort.
Probing and Irrigation
Purpose: To locate and clear partial or complete tear duct blockages.
Commonly Used For:
- Congenital blocked tear ducts
- Partial obstructions in adults
Balloon Dilation
Purpose: To widen narrowed tear ducts and restore proper drainage.
Commonly Used For:
- Tear duct narrowing (stenosis)
- Tear drainage abnormalities
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Purpose: Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for blocked tear ducts.
Commonly Used For:
- Acquired blocked tear ducts in adults
- Chronic tear duct infections
Tear Duct Stenting
Purpose: To keep tear ducts open and ensure proper healing after procedures.
Commonly Used For:
- Tear duct surgeries
- Chronic blockages
Treatment for Tear Gland Overactivity
Purpose: Address underlying causes and reduce tear overproduction.
Commonly Used For:
- Epiphora (excessive tearing)
- Irritation from overactive glands
Abscess Drainage
Purpose: To treat and drain infections in the tear duct system.
Commonly Used For:
- Acute dacryocystitis
- Chronic infections causing abscesses
Don’t let tear duct issues disrupt your life. Find relief and restore proper tear function today.