What is blocked tear duct?
A blocked tear duct is a partial or complete blockage in the pathway that carries tears away from the surface of the eye into the nose.
How do members experience blocked tear duct?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with blocked tear duct*
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for blocked tear duct*
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Who has blocked tear duct on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 16 |
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