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Blocked tear duct - Symptom
Alternative Names
Dacryostenosis; Blocked nasolacrimal duct
Symptoms:
The symptom is increased tearing, which overflows onto the face or cheek.
Signs and tests:
- Standard ophthalmic exam
- Internal examination of the nose
- Fluorescein eye stain to observe the drainage of tears
- Special X-ray studies may be done to study the duct
- Reviewed last on: 8/8/2006
- Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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