Congenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants and young children. Fortunately, most children require minimal treatment, but those with ...

Tears do more than express emotion, they keep your eyes clean, moist, and healthy. Normally, they drain through small tubes near the nose, but if these tubes become blocked, it can result in watery, ...

Acute dacryocystitis (AD) is common in women and becomes increasingly likely with age, particularly in individuals with primary acquired obstruction of the tear duct. To prevent this condition, ...