Question

How to Treat Dacryocystitis?

Answer

There are many methods to treat dacryocystitis, but the effectiveness varies. For confirmed lacrimal duct obstruction, it is necessary to first understand whether the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct are unobstructed before proceeding with targeted treatment. If there are inflammatory symptoms, it may be due to obstruction caused by mucosal swelling, in which case antibiotic drops or irrigation with adrenaline solution should be used. If necessary, probe dilation can be performed and the probe number can be gradually increased, which may sometimes be effective. If the obstruction is organic or there is already scar formation, consideration can be given to performing a lacrimal duct incision surgery.