How to Treat Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction in Newborns?

Question

Detailed Condition and Purpose of Inquiry: Lacrimal Duct Obstruction Current General Condition: Right eye discharge Additional Question for the First Time: Diet Methods Before Treatment

Answer

Hello: Due to narrow or blocked nasal lacrimal ducts, tears accumulate in the lacrimal sac, leading to bacterial infection. Symptoms include excessive tearing and, when pressing on the lacrimal sac area, there may be mucous or purulent discharge from the lacrimal punctum. Treatment involves using a nasal lacrimal duct retrograde ball head silicone tube, with satisfactory long-term efficacy. During the newborn period, if a child has nasal lacrimal duct obstruction, the lacrimal sac is prone to recurrent dacryocystitis. Treatment involves controlling infection first, and then using massage or surgery to treat congenital nasal lacrimal duct obstruction. In principle, conservative massage treatment is adopted within the first six months, and more aggressive surgical treatment is considered after six months.