Medical MCQ-A mother noticed mucopurulent discharge from the right puncta of her 3 month old child. There is h/o watering from his right eye, t/t is-

A mother noticed mucopurulent discharge from the right puncta of her 3 month old child. There is h/o watering from his right eye, t/t is-

Syringing

Probing with syringing

Sac massage with topical antibiotics

Dacryocysto- rhinostomy

Question Category:

Ophthalmology

Correct Answer:

Sac massage with topical antibiotics

Description:

Spontaneous recanalization of obstructed nosolacrimal duct occurs during first 6-8 weeks and sometimes after 6-12 months in 90% of infants. Therefore upto 9-12 months only massage and antibiotic drops are indicated. After the age of 12 months high pressure syringing is indicated.

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