Tear duct obstruction

The fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland in the eyes is absorbed and passes into the lacrimal sac and then flows into the nasal cavity through the tear duct. When there is a blockage in the tear duct for any reason, the tears may accumulate in the eye and flow between the eyelids to the cheek. This can lead to infection in the tear ducts, causing burning, pain, redness, redness, and swelling. 

Symptoms of obstruction and infection of the tear duct 

* Overwatering 

* Frequent burrs in the eye 

* Inflammation of the eye by pressing on the root of the nose 

* Swelling at the root of the nose 

  

People with tear duct obstruction 

Although it can be seen at any age, it is often seen in newborn babies and especially in women after menopause. Tear duct obstruction seen in newborn babies is called congenital, while tear duct obstruction seen in adults is called acquired. 

  

Causes of tear duct obstruction 

a) Congenital cause of tear duct obstruction: It is the incomplete formation of tear ducts during development in the mother's womb. Usually, the problem is that the baby is born without puncturing the membrane where the lacrimal sac opens into the nose. In this case, tears cannot drain into the nose. 

b) Cause of acquired tear duct obstruction: It usually occurs in middle and advanced ages. Recurrent infections, lacrimal calculus, sinusitis, trauma, systemic inflammatory diseases and tumors can cause tear duct obstruction.