When nasolacrimal duct is blocked due to various reasons tears can not be drained in to nose, instead its gets collected in to a small sac called lacrimal sac which is situated between the eye and nasolacrimal duct. This is a source of infection and causes watering and discharge into the eyes. There is high risk of infection to the eyes as pus from the sac is drained in to the eyes only.
Treatment :- operation is the only solution
We at our centre now operate with help of ENT surgeon where a new passage is made-
This is called Endonasal DCR (Dacryocystiorhinostomy). It is stitch less surgery, very safe and effective. |