Patient's question:
My child is four years old. Recently, he has had a lot of eye discharge. I took him to the hospital, and the doctor said it was due to a blocked lacrimal duct. He prescribed medication for my son to treat it. After using it, the eye discharge decreased, but it increased again after a short period of time. How should I treat a blocked lacrimal duct in children?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it is likely either conjunctivitis or a blocked tear duct. It is recommended that you start treatment with antibiotic eye drops first. At the same time, you can gently massage the tear duct from the root of the nose to the wing of the nose. Carefully observe the condition for about two weeks to see if it stabilizes. If it remains unstable, you will need to have your tear ducts flushed at the hospital. If the blockage is due to a blocked tear duct, surgery may still be necessary for treatment.