What is Tear Duct Surgery?
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Blocked tear ducts can occur in infants and in adults, and sometimes occur after facial trauma. In most patients, this causes excessive tearing. Surgery, known as External Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), is then scheduled to open a new passage between the tear sac and nose.
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How do members experience Tear Duct Surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 4 | 1 | |
| Sjogren's syndrome | 3 | 1 | |
| Blocked tear duct | 2 | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling around eyes | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
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