II. Definitions

  1. Dacryostenosis
    1. Blocked tear ducts

III. Signs

  1. Common in infants, with a build-up of yellow, sticky, non-purulent eye secretions

IV. Differential Diagnosis

  1. Congenital Glaucoma
    1. May present with persistent eye drainage
    2. Consider and refer in persistent Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

V. Management

  1. Infants respond to warm washcloth massage of inner canthus
  2. Adults should be evaluated by ophthalmology

VI. Complications

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