Question
My baby has been over a month old and has had the tear ducts washed, and the doctor said the duct was blocked. Upon a thorough examination, nothing was clear, and the doctor just told me to do whatever they said, and my child suffered through the washing. I want to know if a baby over a month old can have a tear duct wash. Can it damage the eyes? However, after the wash, the eyes still tear, just like before.
Answer
Based on your description, your baby might be experiencing a blockage in the tear duct due to an incomplete resorption of the embryonic membrane at the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct, leading to tears and bacteria accumulating in the lacrimal sac. Treatment can involve applying Tobramycin eye drops four times a day, with massaging the inner corner of the eye before administering the drops. Please wash your hands and trim your nails before massaging. Place your baby on their back, with someone else holding their head and limbs steady. The operator should push upwards from the root of the nose towards the tear sac area along the nostril. This method can help promote the discharge of fluid in the lacrimal sac and open up the tear ducts.