To assess the influence of dacryoscintillography (DSG) on the treatment decision for patients with epiphora and clinically patent non-functioning lacrimal systems. A retrospective 3-year review.

A few days after we brought our son home from the hospital, he woke up with one of his eyes crusted shut with green gunk. I was horrified that my sweet baby boy’s perfect face was marred, and ...

Having a blocked tear duct means your tears can’t drain normally out of that eye. It is often harmless in babies but can be a sign of a problem like infection in adults. The condition is common in ...

Blocked tear ducts are common among babies. Most blocked tear ducts will get better on their own, and others will generally respond well to treatment. The American Academy of Ophthalmology report that ...

If a tear duct becomes blocked, tears build up and irritate the eyes. This irritation causes painful swelling, makes the eyes appear continuously watery, and increases the risk of infection. When the ...

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) presents with impaired tear drainage leading to persistent epiphora, recurrent infections and, in severe cases, corneal complications. A spectrum of interventions ...

Dr Nazila Ahmad Azli, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon from Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV). Dr Nazila explained that obstructed tear duct the occurs when the drainage pathway ...