Dacrocystitis is the inflammation of the tear sac and its drainage system. This inflammation is usually a result of an infection caused by the blockage of the tear duct. It may also be caused by an infection that spreads from surrounding structures to the tear sac (e.g. rhinitis).
Dacryocystitis is associated with pain, redness, swelling, watery eyes and yellowish-green discharge from the tear duct. This infection occurs mostly in children.
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Here is a brief guide to using eye medications given to you at the clinic. We hope that this helps you apply eye drops and…