Q: I've got a blocked tear duct that I'm told requires surgery. My eye weeps, but it isn't painful. However, it has become infected once. What can you tell me about this condition, and what are my ...

Amblyopia, sometimes referred to as "lazy eye," is a cause of poor vision in children. It occurs in about 1.6% to 3.6% of the general population. Early treatment is critical, as the first few years ...

It is very common for new-born babies to have sticky yellow discharge in one or both eyes which may crust the eyelids or even glue them together. The underlying problem is often blockage of the tear ...

Amblyopia was more prevalent among children identified with nasolacrimal duct obstruction and amblyopia risk factors than among normal children, a study found. "Amblyopia occurs in approximately 1.6% ...

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. There are common eye conditions that can occur in babies and young children that parents need to watch for. Back-to-school and regular well-child ...

Acute dacryocystitis (AD) is common in women and becomes increasingly likely with age, particularly in individuals with primary acquired obstruction of the tear duct. To prevent this condition, ...

Dr Nazila explained that obstructed tear duct the occurs when the drainage pathway from the eyelids to the nose becomes blocked, preventing tears from draining normally and causing them to back up and ...

A recent study has found that children under the age of 3 with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), or blocked tear duct, were at an increased risk for developing amblyopia. About 6% of children ...