Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: What You Need to Know

• Symptoms of nasolacrimal duct obstruction include constant and severe tearing and recurrent eye and tear duct infections (dacryocystitis).
• Patients in whom this condition is suspected should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist who can make the diagnosis of nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
• The experts in the Sinus Center collaborate with their colleagues at the Wilmer Eye Institute to surgically manage patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
• Pre-surgical evaluation of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in the Sinus Center involves a thorough physical examination, nasal endoscopy and a CT scan.

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