The term functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO; watering with patent drainage) is misleading as it implies occluded drainage and solely nasolacrimal duct pathology. 'Normal' tear ...

Nasolacrimal duct stenosis due to inflammatory edema further impedes outflow and, thereby, exacerbates flow symptoms. The imbalance of tear production and clearance is often compounded by minor ...

Epiphora, or excessive tearing, can disrupt daily life; it may stem from various causes, including aging, dry eyes, and ...

The tubes are left in situ for 6 weeks and then removed as described previously. Forty seven children (63 eyes) had congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction with no other associations. The procedures ...

Tear ducts are essential for eye health. They drain tears away and keep our eyes lubricated. But as we age, or due to environmental pollutants or certain health issues, the tear ducts don't ...

If your baby’s eyes don’t appear to be getting better, return to your health professional for another assessment. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a fancy name for a blocked tear duct. This can occur ...

The lacrimal system consists of the lacrimal glands, the tear film in contact with the conjunctiva and cornea, and the lacrimal drainage system through the nasolacrimal duct to the nose. In this ...

In the last two months, the Senate Leader Senator Michael Bamidele, had upped the ante in the figgt against mortality in ...