Blocked tear duct


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Tear duct blockage
Tear duct blockage
Alternative Names

Dacryostenosis; Blocked nasolacrimal duct


Symptoms

The symptom is increased tearing, which overflows onto the face or cheek.


Signs and tests


Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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