Blocked tear duct

Normally, if you have excessive tears, they can go into the nose via tear duct. If the tear is blocked, tears may spill over the eyelid edges. It gets worse when you face wind. Blocked tear duct can be caused by a variety of reasons such as infection, inflammation, injury or tumor. You must do a thorough physical examination to determine the root cause.


How is Blocked tear duct treated in practice?