A 2 weeks old infant presents with excessive tearing in left eye, overflow of tears in the lower eyelid and frequent appearance of mucoid material for the last 1 week. The baby was delivered at home to a multigravida mother who had regular antenatal visits. There was no maternal or fetal complications perinatally. Most appropriate next step in management is:
A 2 weeks old infant presents with excessive tearing in left eye, overflow of tears in the lower eyelid and frequent appearance of mucoid material for the last 1 week. The baby was delivered at home to a multigravida mother who had regular antenatal visits. There was no maternal or fetal complications perinatally. Most appropriate next step in management is:
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A 2 weeks old infant presents with excessive tearing in left eye, overflow of tears in the lower eyelid and frequent appearance of mucoid material for the last 1 week. The baby was delivered at home to a multigravida mother who had regular antenatal visits. There was no maternal or fetal complications perinatally. Most appropriate next step in management is:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Nasolacrimal sac massaging
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