Patient's question:
My child was bitten by a dog six months ago and received treatment at a local hospital. To this day, he is still crying. After further treatment, it was confirmed that his tear duct is broken. I would like to ask how it should be treated.Doctor's answer:
There is no connection between your child's repeated tearing and being bitten by a dog. The tearing is not due to a tear duct rupture but rather caused by a blocked tear duct. Tear duct blockages typically occur again in infants, mainly due to the obstruction of the lacrimal gland, leading to recurrent eye diseases in infants. This can result in excessive eye discharge, frequent tearing, and even difficulty opening the eyes. It is recommended to visit the ophthalmology department of a hospital for gentle massage of the lacrimal sac or irrigation and cleaning of the tear duct.