Watery Eyes Treatment at the Eye Lid Clinic

Clinic Overview:

  • Specialises in treating watery eyes (Epiphora) using latest treatment
    advancements with a gentle, compassionate, and personalised approach.

Understanding Watery Eyes (Epiphora)

Definition:

  • Excessive tearing due to an imbalance between tear production and drainage.
  • Common in children and older adults.

Causes:

  • Allergies, infections, dry eye syndrome.
  • Blocked tear ducts, punctum issues, eyelid problems.
  • Eyelid abnormalities like ectropion and entropion.

Symptoms of Watery Eyes:

  • Blurred vision.
  • Sore and irritated eyelids.
  • Sticky eyes.
  • Social and emotional impact.
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Treatment Options

Non-Surgical:

  • Self-care: cleaning solutions, eye drops, artificial tears, medications.

Surgical:

  • Required when non-surgical methods fail.
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): Creates a new drainage connection into the nose.
  • Endoscopic DCR: Internal surgery using an endoscope, leaves no scar.
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Surgical Treatment Details

  • Types of Surgery:
  • External DCR: Leaves a small scar.
  • Endoscopic DCR: No visible scar, uses a silicone polythene stent, temporarily
  • Preparation   
  • Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen two weeks before.
  • Fasting for six hours before surgery.
  • Final checks and consultation on the surgery day.
  • Post-Surgery Care   
  • Rest and avoid driving, alcohol, and strenuous activities.
  • Nose bleeding is normal; avoid blowing nose for 7-10 days.
  • Follow-up appointments necessary for stent and suture removal.

Risks and Follow-Up

  • Risks:
  • Bleeding, infection, blockages, tube displacement. Serious risks-rare.
  • External DCR may leave a small scar.
  • Follow-Up:
  • Initial follow-up after 1-2 weeks, further review after six months.
  • High success rate (90-95%), lower in complex cases (70-80%).