Dacryocystorhinostomy
A blocked tear duct, or Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (NLDO), impedes tear drainage. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery creates a new tear drain between the eye and nose to bypass the blockage and restore proper tear drainage.
Symptoms of a Blocked Tear Duct:
If your tear ducts are obstructed, you may notice these symptoms in one or both eyes.
- Discharge from the eyes
- Eye irritation
- Excessive tearing (Epiphora)
- Painful swelling in the inner corner of the eye
- Inflammation of the eye
The occurrence of these symptoms may be related to congenital or acquired causes. In children, the majority of Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is congenital and present at birth
A DCR surgery will help alleviate these symptoms. This treatment can be performed either externally (through the skin) or endoscopically (through the nose).
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Why is Dacryocystorhinostomy performed?
- You may need this surgery if your tear duct is blocked. The indications for a Dacryocystorhinostomy include symptoms like excessive tearing, painful swelling in the inner corner of the eye, inflammation of the eye, etc.
What does the Dacryocystorhinostomy surgery cost?
- If you have been advised to have this operation and would like to know how much it will cost, please feel free to contact a representative at Prasad Netralaya and we will gladly discuss price and payment options with you.