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Lacrimal syringing
What is the right age for lacrimal syringing? My daughter has watery and sticky eye since birth. Now she is 9 months old.
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Dr. Pooja Ghodke
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Normally sac massage is advised till the age of 1 yr. Most of the blockage resolves by 1 yr of age by massage only. After that if blockage persists,a procedure known as probing with syringing is done. U can wait till one year of age provided she doesn't have any acute symptoms like painful swelling,redness and yellowish discharge.Alone sac massage can help till 1 yr of age.
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Dr. Priyanka Ahuja
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Thane
Lacrimal syringing isn't done for babies less than 1 year of age. Ideally nasolacrimal massage is recommended till the baby turns 1. Only after that any kind of intervention is considered if the watering doesn't stop.
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Continue with the massage as there is still a possibility that blockage might open up. Opt for a video consultation for further details.
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