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, ...

At University of Utah Health, surgery for excessive tearing due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves a team approach with surgeons who have fellowship training in orbital and sinus specialties.

Lacrimal duct obstructive disease is a prevalent lacrimal apparatus disorder in ophthalmology. The primary clinical manifestation is excessive tearing, and some patients may experience accompanying ...