Question
Urgent medical help is needed for a child’s ruptured tear duct. Full symptoms: On August 13, 2010, while playing at home, the child accidentally cut the lower eyelid with a toy (plastic product). Treatment status: Diagnosed with a ruptured tear duct in Hefei City. Currently, the doctor believes the rupture site has been found, and the doctor is requesting a general anesthesia surgery to locate the rupture. Desired assistance: Want to ask the doctor if a ruptured tear duct will cause any impact on the child in the future, and where to get good treatment.
Answer
From the main complaint analysis, it is considered to be a tear duct disruption because it has already been yesterday, and there is regional swelling that can only be located under general anesthesia. If the ends are not sutured, it will cause symptoms of excessive tearing. Generally, a Class A hospital can perform a tear duct anastomosis. In this case, it is best to go to a regular large hospital’s ophthalmology department for treatment. It is best to seek treatment as soon as possible; a lacrimal duct reconstruction surgery can be performed. Specific situations should be consulted in detail at the ophthalmology department. Parents should not worry too much.