Patient's question:
The baby is now 6 months old. Since birth, there has been a lot of discharge from the left eye and frequent tears. The doctor has confirmed a blocked tear duct. After one attempt to clean it, the doctor recommended hospitalization for a tear duct probing. I would like to ask how long this procedure usually takes, whether it is done under local or general anesthesia, and whether the baby will feel pain. What is the postoperative outcome like?Doctor's answer:
! I'm glad to help you with your question. You can first apply a few drops of anti-inflammatory eye drops to the baby, such as Tobradex eye drops, four or five times a day, for one to two weeks. If it gets better, you can stop. If the baby still cries tears, consider a blocked or narrowed lacrimal duct. You can gently massage the inner corner of the affected eye, slightly below the nasal root, a few times a day. It may cause some pain, so you must be firm with the baby.