Tear ducts are structures that drain tears from your eye and into your nose. They’re also known as nasolacrimal ducts. If these ducts become clogged, it’s called a blocked tear duct or ...

The term functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO; watering with patent drainage) is misleading as it implies occluded drainage and solely nasolacrimal duct pathology. 'Normal' tear ...

If a tear duct becomes blocked, tears build up and irritate the eyes. This irritation causes painful swelling, makes the eyes appear continuously watery, and increases the risk of infection.

This extra fluid can leave your eyes watery. If your eyes are watery and irritated, get them checked to find out whether it’s a blocked tear duct. If it is, your eye doctor has things they can ...

Some people have underdeveloped tear ducts at birth. This is known as congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) and it is common. It usually resolves on its own within a few months.

Eye problems are common in both laboratory and pet rabbits. This column reviews the anatomy of the nasolacrimal duct system in rabbits and describes the appropriate techniques for working up a ...

I noticed that she has a dark area near the inside corner of her right eye that looks like she is constantly weeping.

The doctor may need to expand the duct opening with a tool called a lacrimal dilator. This may feel a bit strange, but it is not painful and only takes a few minutes. The plugs come in various ...

This can include both your natural tears and artificial tears. Punctal plugs are also called tear duct plugs or lacrimal ...