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With this problem, your eyes will have more tears than normal. This is because there is a blockage in the path of the small tubes. These tubes normally drain tears from the inner eyelid to inside the nose. The blockage causes constant watery eyes. Sometimes, you will have mucus build up in the corner of your eye closest to your nose. ‚
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What care is needed at home?
- Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
- Use a warm compress to the eye to help drainage and ease discomfort.
- Massage your eye a few times a day. Put pressure along the eye and nose to clear the area.
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order eye ointments or drops to: ‚
- Help healing
- Prevent infection
Will physical activity be limited?
No, you can go back to all normal activities and return to work or school right away. You may also take a shower or bathe. ‚
What problems could happen?
Infection. Ask your doctor about taking drugs to limit the risk of infection. ‚
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
It is not possible to prevent this problem. Keep the eye clean to lower the chance of getting an eye infection. ‚
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.
- Swelling and redness around one or both eyes
- Eye drainage
- Trouble seeing or moving one or both eyes
- Pain and discomfort around the eyes
- Tearing for more than a week
- Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse
Helpful tips
- Wash your hands well and often.
- Stay away from people who have pink eye.
- Do not rub your eyes.
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my condition.
- I can tell you how to care for my eye.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have swelling or redness around my eye, eye drainage, or trouble seeing.
Where can I learn more?
American Academy of Pediatrics ‚
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/Symptom-Checker/Pages/Tear-Duct-Blocked.aspx ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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