How To Clear Blocked Tear Ducts In Adults -

| Condition | Recommended Action | |-----------|--------------------| | | Immediate oral antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin-clavulanate) + warm compresses. Do not massage an infected duct. | | Radiation-induced or chemotherapy-related blockage | Balloon dacryoplasty or DCR; avoid probing (risk of false passage). | | Concurrent dry eye | Paradoxically, treat dry eye first; reflex tearing from dry eye can mimic a blockage. |