Patient's question:
I have congenital lacrimal duct obstruction and have never received systematic treatment at the hospital. I am now preparing to go to the hospital, 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 thin film, or the lacrimal duct is blocked by epithelial debris, preventing normally secreted tears from passing through the duct and draining out. Tears are forced to flow down the cheeks, resulting in a persistent tearing phenomenon. In most cases, this film is intact at birth. After 3 to 4 weeks, it breaks on its own, allowing the lacrimal duct to become unobstructed, and the endless tearing improves. This is a type of fistula that is difficult to completely cure and can affect a child's appearance. Therefore, once it is discovered that a child has lacrimal duct obstruction, it is important to seek medical attention at a formal ophthalmology hospital as soon as possible to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment, which could worsen the condition.