Common Lid-Duct Conditions

BLOCKED TEAR DUCT
Description
The duct (or canal) that channels tears from the puncta into the nose is narrow or blocked.Treatment(s)
– Massaging of tear deduct
– Probing or insertion of tube (later stage)

Symptoms
– Have watery eyes constantly
– Tear constantly


 

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CHALAZION
Description
The glands lining the eyelids become blocked causing a cyst – known in Arabic as “شحاد“Treatment(s)
– Hot Compress
– Medication

Symptoms
– Develop a cyst on the upper or lower eyelid
– Have swelling, redness and minor pain on the eyelid


 

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