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Q: Blocked Tear Duct?

asked by: augustgrad on May 31st, 2007

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Hi everyone

I suspect I might have a blocked tear duct - however, there are none of the usual symptoms I have read about (teary eye/nostril, mucus, infection), although my left tear duct is larger (and more solid) than my right. I can only tell this by feeling them with my fingers, it can't be seen. Just wondering if anyone could help me out?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Cheers,
Augustgrad.

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petery2k562

replied on May 31st, 2007

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Go to a eye doctor. A local one will do, because sitting home is really going to do nothing except give you more discomfort.

augustgrad

replied on May 31st, 2007

New User

Hi petery2k562, and thanks for your prmpt reply. I think your right - I should go to a doctor. However, just to clarify, it isn't causing me any discomfort at all.

Best wishes.

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