Dacryocystorhinostomy at MEPS
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy, popularly known as DCR, is performed to correct the obstruction in your tear drain or the lacrimal outflow system. It can be caused due to several reasons, including aging, sinus, trauma, infection, or nasal inflammation. The surgery helps restore tear flow into your nose by creating an alternate tear drainage path.
In other words, tear duct surgery is carried out to create a new drain for tears between your eye and nose, bypassing the existing blocked system.
Before
After
Before
After
What are the Symptoms?
- Excessive tearing or Epiphora
- Mucus discharge
- Pain and swelling in the inner eye corners
- Red eyes
- Recurring infections & inflammation in the eye
- Blurred vision
When Do You Need Tear Duct Surgery?
In most cases, dacryocystorhinostomy procedure is recommended to correct the blockage of the tear duct. In some cases, antibiotics and warm compresses relieve symptoms.
Procedure
The blocked tear duct surgery builds a fresh tear duct into your nose to bypass the obstructed one and restore the normal flow of tears. The surgery is performed using local or general anesthesia with a small or no incision.
Dacryocystorhinostomy surgery is an outpatient surgery.
What to expect?
Patients may experience minor irritation, bruising, or swelling. Some may even witness mild bleeding from their nose.
Time for recovery
One should avoid intense exercising for about two weeks after the procedure. Most patients return to work post one week of the surgery.
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