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What is done in Dacryocystorhinostomy?
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery is a procedure that aims to eliminate fluid and mucus retention within the lacrimal sac, and to increase tear drainage for relief of epiphora (water running down the face).
Is tear duct surgery serious?
Are There Any Risks From Tear Duct Blockage Surgery? Clearing a blocked tear duct is a very common and safe procedure. But all surgeries come with risks, including infection, bleeding, or problems with anesthesia. Sometimes a tear duct can get blocked again and need another surgery to fix.
What is chronic dacryocystitis?
Chronic dacryocystitis is a result of chronic obstruction due to systemic disease, repeated infection, dacryoliths, and chronic inflammatory debris of the nasolacrimal system. Some common systemic diseases include Wegener’s granulomatosis, sarcoidosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
What does dacryocystitis look like?
In acute dacryocystitis, the area around the tear sac is painful, red, and swollen. The area around the eye may become red and watery and may ooze pus. Slight pressure applied to the tear sac may push thick material through the punctum (the opening at the inner corner of the eyelid near the nose).
How do you treat chronic dacryocystitis?
The main treatment for dacryocystitis is antibiotics. These drugs kill the bacteria that caused the infection. Usually you take antibiotics by mouth, but if you have a severe infection, you may get them through an IV. Your doctor might also prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment.
How can you tell the difference between chronic and acute dacryocystitis?
Acute dacryocystitis was diagnosed in patients with pain, redness, and swelling in the lacrimal sac area. Chronic dacryocystitis was diagnosed in patients with persistent epiphora and regurgitation of mucoid or mucopurulent material on pressure over the sac area or during irrigation of the lacrimal drainage system.
How long does dacryocystitis take to heal?
Acute dacryocystitis symptoms will develop quickly and be more severe than chronic dacryocystitis. However, symptoms will typically resolve in less than three months, and as little as a few days with antibiotic treatment.