— Lacrimal ducts
Dacryocystitis and tear ducts
Dacryocystitis occurs when the outflow of tears is disturbed and can be manifested by lacrimation, secretions, swelling or inflammation in the inner corner of the eye. Treatment depends on the age of the patient, the cause of the block and the condition of the tear ducts.
- What is included
Route help
Consultation
Examination of the eye, lacrimal sac, eyelids and complaints.
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Evaluation of patency of tear ducts according to indications.
Learn more →Probing
The procedure for certain forms of obstruction, especially in childhood.
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Observation, repeat procedure or surgical route.
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When needed consultation
This block is unified for ophthalmic surgery pages: the patient immediately sees the symptoms and situations that should be addressed to a doctor.
- tearing from one or both eyes
- purulent or mucous secretions
- swelling in the inner corner of the eye
- recurrent conjunctivitis
- congenital obstruction in a child
- soreness in the lacrimal sac area
— Diagnostics
What is it based on? solution
Before the intervention, the doctor assesses the condition of the eye, eyelids, orbit or tear ducts in order to choose safe tactics.
Overview of lacrimal points
Evaluation of the anatomy and position of the lacrimal points.
Flushing channels
Shows the level and nature of traffic violations.
Examination of the ocular surface
It is needed to rule out other causes of tearing.
Assessment of inflammation
Determines the need for anti-inflammatory treatment.
— Treatment
Basic information on treatment
Tactics are formed individually after examination, diagnosis and assessment of the expected functional result.
What can be included
- washing of tear ducts
- probing of the nasolacrimal canal according to indications
- treatment of accompanying inflammation
- microdrainage or reconstruction in complex cases
- control of symptoms after the procedure
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