Patient's question:
I have congenital lacrimal duct obstruction. I have never received systematic treatment from a hospital. I am now planning to go to the hospital myself. So, I would like to ask how to deal with congenital lacrimal duct obstruction?Doctor's answer:
The lower end of the nasolacrimal duct is closed by a congenital layer of film. Or the lacrimal duct is blocked by epithelial fragments. This prevents normally secreted tears from passing through the lacrimal duct and draining out. Tears are forced to flow from the cheeks, forming an endless tearing phenomenon. When most children are born, this film is intact. After 3 to 4 weeks, it breaks on its own. The lacrimal passage becomes unobstructed, and the endless tearing phenomenon improves. This is a type of fistula that is very difficult to completely cure. It affects the appearance of children. Therefore, once it is found that a child's lacrimal passage is blocked, they should be taken to a regular ophthalmology hospital as soon as possible to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment, which could worsen the condition.