Several treatments are available for blocked tear ducts and will be chosen based on an analysis of the patient’s symptoms. Tear duct surgery, or dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), is a surgery that will correct the flow of tears. During tear duct surgery, a small incision is made on the side of the patient’s nose, and some bone is removed to make a new connection from the eye to the nose. Swelling and bruising should subside in about a week after surgery and the Jones or Crawford Tube placed to make the new connection may need to remain for a few months to prevent the gap from closing.
What Are Signs That I Need Tear Duct Surgery?
Excessive tearing, blurred vision, crusting around the eyelids, redness in the eye, and recurring eye infections are all symptoms of a blocked tear duct. Not all patients who are suffering from blocked tear ducts require surgery. Certified physicians can determine if their patients will require tear duct surgery or if less invasive treatments will provide the solutions needed. Adults are typically more likely to require surgery to correct their blocked tear ducts. Babies born with a blocked tear duct will likely get better without any treatment as their drainage systems develop.
Tear Duct Surgery At EyelidPros
If you have blocked tear ducts and require tear duct surgery in Novi, MI, Southgate, MI, Livonia, MI, or the surrounding areas, the board-certified physicians and surgeons at EyelidPros can help you. Our award-winning surgeons will do everything possible to ensure that your surgery is as comfortable and easy for you as possible. We will provide an extensive evaluation to ensure you are a suitable candidate for surgery. To learn more about us or to schedule a consultation, contact us online today.
