Persistent Eye Issues: Swelling and Discharge After Six Months
The conjunctivitis has persisted for six months. The eyes are swollen, and when pressure is applied to the eyes, fluid flows out from the nose? Hello, my mother is 49 years old and has recently started experiencing eye discharge, blurred vision, and swelling. When she went to the...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Tears naturally flow from the lacrimal ducts into the nasal cavity. If there is an excess of tears, it can resemble a runny nose. Conjunctivitis can cause the eyes to feel swollen. Pressing on the eyes can push tears and secretions into the nose. Blurred vision may have ot...[Read More] Persistent Eye Issues: Swelling and Discharge After Six Months
Understanding Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Causes and Treatment Options
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction I have been experiencing involuntary tearing for the past year, along with eye discharge. A clinic physician diagnosed me with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Is the process of clearing the nasolacrimal duct complicated or painful? When is it necessar...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello! The process of probing the nasolacrimal duct involves the use of a local anesthetic for pain relief, and it is generally not very complicated; the pain is usually tolerable for most individuals. In cases of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction, if a lacrimal duct irrigat...[Read More] Understanding Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Dacryocystorhinostomy: Procedure, Risks, and Options
Surgery for nasolacrimal duct obstruction? Hello: My mother is 63 years old, and for the past two years, she has frequently experienced tearing. We took her to see an ophthalmologist, and while one of her nasolacrimal ducts was opened, the other one remains blocked. The doctor me...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Dacryocystoplasty is similar to cardiovascular angioplasty, where a balloon is used to dilate the obstructed area. This is considered a relatively new treatment, with the procedure lasting about twenty minutes. The safety profile is generally high, but like any surgery, there are...[Read More] Understanding Dacryocystorhinostomy: Procedure, Risks, and Options