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Causes Of Having Mildly Swollen Lacrimal Caruncle Of The Eye With A History Of Dilation Of The Lacrimal Duct In Childhood?
My 17 year old daughter has mildly swollen, red lacrimal caruncle effecting only one eye. This has been going on a few days. She says it is itchy but not painful and no drainage or excess tearing. She had the lacrimal duct dilated as a baby because of stenosis, but no problems since that procedure 16 years ago. What are the possible causes?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM.
Most probably it is a case of mild dacryocystitis (inflammation of the lacrimal gland).
Give some antibiotic for few days
give warmth to the part
Antihistaminic like Cetzine daily for 3-4 days.
Antibiotic eye drops locally 4 times daily.
If no improvement consult Ophthalmic surgeon.
Hope this answer serves your purpose.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM.
Most probably it is a case of mild dacryocystitis (inflammation of the lacrimal gland).
Give some antibiotic for few days
give warmth to the part
Antihistaminic like Cetzine daily for 3-4 days.
Antibiotic eye drops locally 4 times daily.
If no improvement consult Ophthalmic surgeon.
Hope this answer serves your purpose.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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