We don’t often think about our tear ducts, they’re just another part of our body that works automatically – but in some cases, they can become blocked and require surgery.
Dr. Harvey “Chip” Cole III, MD, FACS, Quadruple Board Certified Surgeon, and his Face Change Foundation, explain the procedures, risks, and recovery process after the operation.
The procedure, known as a dacryocystorhinostomy, can be performed either externally or internally using endoscopic tools – and both options have benefits and downsides.
Though the surgery has a 95% success rate when completed externally, there is a very slight risk of a patient being left with prominent scarring on their face.
The internal procedure uses endoscopic tools inserted through the nasal cavity to reduce the risk of scarring, but carries a slightly lower chance of success, at 85%.
While the surgery to correct a blocked tear duct is generally quite safe, no surgery is entirely without risk, and up to 5% of patients may require a second surgery.
Dr. Chip Cole is an oculoplastic specialist with over 33 years of experience and 33,000 completed surgeries.
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Blocked Tear Ducts: Get Details About Dacryocystorhinostomy & Associated Risks From Top Surgeon
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