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LACRIMAL GLAND OBSTRUCTION

Lacrimal Gland Obstruction

Lacrimal gland obstruction can cause:

  • Dry eye
  • Excessive tearing (if the obstruction causes a backup)
  • Swelling or pain in the outer corner of the eye

Causes

  1. Ductal stenosis: Narrowing of the tear ducts
  2. Inflammation: Dacryoadenitis (inflammation of the lacrimal gland)
  3. Tumors: Benign or malignant growths

Symptoms

  1. Dry eye: Insufficient tear production
  2. Pain or swelling: In the outer corner of the eye
  3. Excessive tearing: If the obstruction causes a backup

Treatment

  1. Warm compresses: To relieve symptoms
  2. Antibiotics: If infection is present
  3. Surgery: To relieve obstruction or remove tumors

If you suspect a lacrimal gland obstruction, consult an eye care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

DACRYOCYSTITIS

This is an infection of the lacrimal sac, secondary to blockage of the nasolacrimal duct.

Tear drainage system helps to drain tears out of the eyes, but when it gets blocked, there is stagnancy of the tears in the lacrimal sac.

Over time this tear pool becomes infected and in turn causes infection of the lacrimal sac.

Signs and symptoms includes pain, fever, swollen eyes, discharge, et.c

Treating this condition requires an expert combination of steroids and antibiotics medication. Once the infection and pains have subsided, puncta piercing is required to ensure that there’s no blockage in the drainage system.