Constant watering can come from a blocked tear drain. Dr. Conlon can find the cause.
Tears drain through tiny openings at the inner corners of the lids, then down a duct into the nose.
If this drain narrows or blocks, tears spill onto the cheek and the eye can become infected.
Simplified illustration, not to scale.
Tears run down your cheek, even indoors.
Mucus or crusting at the inner corner.
A tender bump beside the nose, near the inner corner.
Red, sore inner corner that keeps coming back.
Dr. Conlon checks where the drain is blocked. Depending on the cause, treatment can range from simple measures to surgery that makes a new drainage path into the nose.
Dr. Conlon will explain your options, benefits and risks at your consultation.
Tear duct treatment may be covered by Saskatchewan Health when medically necessary. Dr. Conlon will check at your consultation whether you qualify.
Performed by Dr. M. Ronan Conlon, fellowship-trained in oculoplastic/orbital surgery (approved ASOPRS fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics).
Meet Dr. Conlon →Coming from out of town? We see many patients who travel a long distance, and we can often arrange virtual follow-ups where appropriate, so you make fewer trips.
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