— Lacrimal ducts
Microdrainage tear duct
Microdrainage of the lacrimal canal is used in cases of lacrimal drainage disorders, when the patient is concerned about constant lacrimation, inflammation or recurrent problems of the lacrimal sac. Tactics are determined after the diagnosis of patency.
- What is included
Route help
Review
Assessment of lacrimation, eyelids, ocular surface and medical history.
Learn more →Passability check
Diagnosis of tear ducts according to indications.
Learn more →Intervention plan
Determination of the need for microdrainage or another procedure.
Learn more →Control
Observation of patency and symptoms after treatment.
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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.
- constant tearing
- recurrent inflammation of the lacrimal sac
- mucous or purulent discharge from the corner of the eye
- ineffectiveness of local treatment
- suspicion of narrowing of the tear duct
- preparation for tear duct reconstruction
— 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.
Washing of tear ducts
Helps to assess the passability.
Examination of the eyelids and ocular surface
It is important to distinguish lacrimation due to irritation from a mechanical block.
Evaluation of the lacrimal sac
It is required when dacryocystitis is suspected.
Intervention planning
Defines the method and the expected result.
— Treatment
Basic information on treatment
Tactics are formed individually after examination, diagnosis and assessment of the expected functional result.
What can be included
- microdrainage according to indications
- restoration or improvement of tear drainage
- anti-inflammatory therapy with accompanying inflammation
- patency control after the procedure
- care recommendations
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