Lacrimal Duct Obstruction Massage Link

The goal is to create enough hydrostatic pressure within the tear sac to "pop" the blockage open. Follow these steps for the best results: Blocked Tear Duct: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of lacrimal duct obstruction massage, typically used for infants and children. lacrimal duct obstruction massage

| Mistake | Why it’s wrong | |--------|----------------| | Massaging outward (away from nose) | Pushes tears back into eye, not down the duct | | Using circular motions | Doesn’t generate directed pressure toward the nasal exit | | Pressing on the eyeball | Can injure the cornea or increase eye pressure | | Massaging angry red skin | May spread infection into the orbit or brain via facial veins | | Doing it once a week | Too infrequent to maintain pressure gradient | The goal is to create enough hydrostatic pressure