II. Definitions
- Dacryostenosis
- Blocked tear ducts
III. Signs
- Common in infants, with a build-up of yellow, sticky, non-purulent eye secretions
IV. Differential Diagnosis
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Congenital Glaucoma
- May present with persistent eye drainage
- Consider and refer in persistent Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
V. Management
- Infants respond to warm washcloth massage of inner canthus
- Adults should be evaluated by ophthalmology
VI. Complications
- See Dacryocystitis