Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on. Recently, my baby's left eye has been constantly tearing, apart from eye discharge. What's going on? Thank you for any assistance you can provide: Hello, I don't know what's going on. Recently, my baby's left eye has been constantly tearing, apart from eye discharge. What's going on? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
It matches the symptoms of lacrimal sac obstruction. It is likely this condition. Most cases of lacrimal duct obstruction in infants are congenital, with a very small number caused by trauma or infections around the eye. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction caused by tumors near the eye. Excessive tearing and discharge are common symptoms. The treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction primarily depends on the child's age.Advice: For excessive discharge, new mothers can use cotton swabs dipped in warm water to clean the baby's eyes twice a day, gently wiping from the inner corner to the outer corner of each eye, using two separate swabs for each eye. Local medication, cleaning, and probing are also treatment methods that can be used.