Tear Duct Obstruction in children and adults

Tear duct obstruction is very common in children, especially in newborns. In infants, it is characterized by watery eyes and burrs and is often unilateral. If it does not improve by the age of one year or if the burring is too much, the canal should be opened without waiting until the age of one year. If it is delayed too long, the chance of opening decreases due to ossification. In our hospital, these procedures (catheterization) are performed under general anesthesia under endoscopic observation in the presence of an otolaryngologist. Click here for more information.

Surgery is necessary in the treatment of this disease, which manifests itself with excessive watering and burring in adults as a result of obstruction of the tear duct due to trauma, recurrent infections or structural reasons. The tear duct is reconstructed with external or endoscopic (through the nose) approaches, using laser systems when necessary. After these surgeries, which are 90-95% successful, it is possible to easily return to daily life with a 2-3 day rest. Since it is performed endoscopically, no external scar is visible.