Dacriotenosis is the total or partial obstruction of the canal that causes tears, the tear duct; blocking this channel may be congenital, due to inadequate development of the tear system or abnormal or acquired facial development, which can result from blows to the nose or facial bones, for example.
The blockage of the canal is usually not serious, but the doctor should be informed so that treatment can be performed, if necessary, as there may be inflammation and subsequent infection of the blocked canal, a situation known as dacriocistitis.
The main signs and symptoms of dacryoscenosis are
Although most cases of dacrioestenosis are congenital, the tear duct may become blocked in adulthood, which can occur from strokes to the face, infections and inflammation in the area, from the presence of tumors, or as a result of inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis, for example.In addition, acquired dacrioestenosis may be closely related to aging in which the duct narrows over time.
Blockage of the lacrimal canal in babies is called congenital dacryotenosis, which can be seen in babies between 3 and 12 weeks after birth, and occurs due to incorrect formation of the lacrimonasal system, prematurity of the baby, or a malformation of the skull or head. .
Congenital dacrofenosis can be easily identified and can spontaneously disappear between 6 and 9 months or more depending on the maturation of the lacrimonial system, however, when tear blockage interferes with the baby’s well-being, it is important to take it to the pediatrician.so that appropriate treatment can be initiated.
The doctor recommends that babies who have a tear block from their parents or guardians receive a massage in the area of the inner corner of the eye 4 to 5 times a day to reduce the blockage; However, if inflammatory signs are observed, the use of antibiotic eye drops may be indicated by the pediatrician.Massages should be in the canal to be clarified until the first year of the child’s life, otherwise a small surgery may be necessary to open the tear canal.
The otolaryngologist and ophthalmologist are the most indicated doctors to perform tear duct clearance surgery. This surgery is performed with a small tube and the adult must undergo local anesthesia and the child under general anesthesia.