Lacrimal irrigation and probing can demonstrate a punctal or canalicular problem. One passes a 23G cannula or #00 Bowman probe into the canaliculi and examines whether the medial wall of the sac ...

First, the entire lacrimal duct and lacrimal sac are exposed and elevated, and then the lacrimal duct is cut at the lower end. At the medial canthus, the conjunctiva is incised.

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First, the entire lacrimal duct and lacrimal sac are exposed and elevated, and then the lacrimal duct is cut at the lower end. At the medial canthus, the conjunctiva is incised.

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The end of the cut lacrimal duct is withdrawn from the conjunctival incision and sutured to form a new lacrimal punctum (Fig 1c). Then the medial wall of the lacrimal sac is opened wide (Fig 1c).

azithromycin Azasite Rx 1% 2.5mL soln¹ <1yr: Not established. ≥1yr: 1 drop twice daily (8−12hrs apart) for 2 days, then once daily for 5 days. ≥2yrs: Apply ½ inch into conjunctival sac 3 ...

The upper lacrimal drainage system starts at the puncta, canaliculi, and the common internal puncta (opening of common canaliculus) and drains into the lacrimal sac.