Your eye surgeon may recommend a number of treatments based on an analysis of your symptoms. In some instances, it may be as simple as applying warm compresses and anti-biotics, but often, surgery is the most effective treatment.
DCR surgery involves creating a new tear drain opening from the blocked sac directly into your nose to bypass the obstruction. Conventional DCR surgery has been performed since the 1900’s and has high success rates. Conventional DCR surgery involves creating a flap of the skin at the side of the nose, exposing the bones protecting the nose, and creating an opening in this bony cover and the soft tissue inside the nose. The flap is then sutured back in place. In some cases, a thin silicone tube can be inserted into the new drain and tied in the nose to keep the new drain open till the healing process is over. Subsequently, this tube is removed. |
