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Congenital Lacrimal Obstruction
Tuesday, 07 April 2009 20:45

 

What is a Congenital Lacrimal Obstruction?  What is the treatment for a Congenital Lacrimal Obstruction?

 

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions are common in newborn infants.  This condition will often resolve in 3-6 months without treatment.  Infants will often tear excessively.   This is a fairly benign condition.   An in office procedure called probing and irrigation can be done.

 

Treatment

 

     Monitor

     Probing and irrigation of the duct

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 20:48
 

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