The term functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO; watering with patent drainage) is misleading as it implies occluded drainage and solely nasolacrimal duct pathology. 'Normal' tear ...

Tear ducts are essential for eye health. They drain tears away and keep our eyes lubricated. But as we age, or due to environmental pollutants or certain health issues, the tear ducts don't ...

Nasolacrimal duct stenosis due to inflammatory edema further impedes outflow and, thereby, exacerbates flow symptoms. The imbalance of tear production and clearance is often compounded by minor ...

The lacrimal system consists of the lacrimal glands, the tear film in contact with the conjunctiva and cornea, and the lacrimal drainage system through the nasolacrimal duct to the nose. In this ...

The lacrimal glands are above each eyeball, towards the outer part of the eyelid. The glands produce a fluid that cleans and protects the surface of the eyelid. Tears are part of this fluid. A growth ...

The underlying problem is often blockage of the tear ducts which are quite narrow and easily blocked in young babies. When they are blocked the fluid which usually lubricates the eye cannot drain ...

My six month old daughter has suffered from blocked tear ducts since birth and her eyes are always infected and streaming with green or yellow mucus. I have been told it should clear with wiping ...

the lacrimal duct, orbit, and cerebrum. Last year, investigators, including this author, analyzed 13 cases that were presented in our practice over the past 4 years. 15 Cases were included if they ...

This system needs to be cleaned every so often to ensure it’s operating efficiently and providing quality air in your home. Cleaning air ducts in your home is likely not on the forefront of your mind, ...

Poodle owners often struggle with tear stains, which appear as unsightly reddish-brown streaks beneath the eyes. Besides marring the pristine beauty of your Poodle's coat, these stains can ...

Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, they can't produce enough saliva to moisten your food for proper eating.