Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a fancy name for a blocked tear duct. This can occur in an adult or a newborn. Tears normally drain through little openings in the corner of the eyelids and enter the ...

It’s the natural way eyes get rid of extra moisture. When a nasolacrimal duct obstruction occurs, tears accumulate in the eye until they’re big enough to drain out as a tear. The baby’s eye looks full ...

Epiphora is often caused by tear film and ocular surface problems rather than by anatomical obstruction of lacrimal drainage. A thorough history can lead to information regarding medications that ...

A local anesthetic is then administered, the edge of the nipple is grasped with a forceps, and a fine lacrimal duct probe (000 to 0000) is gently inserted into the discharging duct. An incision is ...

Other gallbladder problems include bile duct infection and gallbladder cancer. They often require urgent medical attention. The gallbladder is an internal organ similar to a pear in size and shape.

Introduction Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the exocrine glands such as the lacrimal and the salivary glands. Dry eye disease (DED) is one of ...

The nasal bones form the roof, while the frontal process of the maxilla and lacrimal bone form the sides of the nose ... Blockage of the tear duct Septal hematoma (blood collecting in the nasal cavity ...