Blockage of the tear duct

Description stenosis of the tear ducts

Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal duct – narrowing of the tear duct. This disorder can occur in children and adults. Below is information on the lacrimal stenosis ducts in children (babies).

Sleznыe Strait – the common name of two narrow ducts, originating from the upper and lower lacrimal tear points and connecting the lake with the lacrimal sac.

Reasons stenosis tear ducts

Some children have problems in normal development can cause obstruction of the tear ducts. Output channel in the nose can cover the thin membrane.

Risk factors for stenosis of the lacrimal duct

Factors, which increase the likelihood of stenosis of the tear ducts of the child:

• Miscarriage;
• Abnormal development of the face and skull.

Symptoms of stenosis of the tear ducts

If your child has any of the symptoms, it may not be associated with stenosis of the tear ducts, and it may be caused by other disorders. Tell your doctor, if the child has any of the symptoms:

• Lacrimation;
• Periodic redness or irritation of the eyes;
• Infections of the tear duct (dacryocystitis), that causes redness, swelling around the eyes, pyorrhea;
• Muddy or slizistopodobnye discharge from the tear duct;
• The crust on the eyelid;
• Blood tears.

Diagnosis stenosis sleznыh kanalov

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history of the child, and perform a physical examination. Maybe, You need to see a doctor, who specializes in eye diseases in children. Eye doctor may do an analysis on disappearance of dye. It will help to confirm the presence of a blocked tear duct.

Treatment stenosis sleznыh kanalov

In infants, the disorder often goes by itself within the first year of life. Also, it can be cured by massaging or opening a blocked tear duct.

Treatment includes:

• Massage – your doctor may gently push on the area, where the tear duct coming out of the eye, between the eye and the nose of the child. This helps the passage of tears through the channel;
• Sounding – your doctor may insert a tiny probe into the duct, to open. In some cases the channels may be expanded balloon or stent, allowing you to keep them open;
• Surgery – In some cases, surgery may be needed, to open the channel. In operation, the doctor inserts a tiny, flexible tool in the tear duct, to remove the cause of the blockage. Then, the doctor may remove fluid. Also, to remove the blockage can be used laser.

Prevention stenosis sleznыh kanalov

Stenosis of the tear ducts can not be prevented. To reduce the likelihood of a child's eye infections, necessary to support the baby's eyes clean and free of mucus.