Tear ducts are structures that drain tears from your eye and into your nose. They’re also known as nasolacrimal ducts. If these ducts become clogged, it’s called a blocked tear duct or nasolacrimal ...

At University of Utah Health, surgery for excessive tearing due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves a team approach with surgeons who have fellowship training in orbital and sinus specialties.

Dear Doctor: I’ve got a blocked tear duct that I’m told requires surgery. My eye weeps, but it isn’t painful. However, it has become infected once. What can you tell me about this condition, and what ...

If a tear duct becomes blocked, tears build up and irritate the eyes. This irritation causes painful swelling, makes the eyes appear continuously watery, and increases the risk of infection. When the ...