Chronic dacryocystitis is a common ocular condition seen by every ophthalmologist. It is both congenital and acquired. Cond s due to tear duct obstruction as a result of non-canalization of the nasolacrimal duct . lacrimal massaging and use of antibiotics drops for sec conjunctivitis may improve the condition.
However, if it continues we do probing syringing at 18 months of age under sedation. in acquired Form one gets a swelling of nasolacrimal sac below medal palpebral ligament. Treatment of ch dacryocystitis is Dcr Conjuctivo Dcr Transcanilicular Dcr Endoscopic Dcr Mitomycine assisted Dcr Laser-assisted Dcr Ballon dacrocystoplay Tubal intubation Lacrimal stunt Share your views.
