How to prevent blocked tear ducts in babies

We all know that many newborns are particularly prone to problems after birth. Many people will find that their babies shed tears or sometimes cry without tears. This is often caused by blocked tear ducts in babies. Sometimes it is not easy to attract the attention of parents. If it can be discovered and prevented in time, such symptoms can be effectively avoided. Let's learn how to prevent blocked tear ducts in babies.

How to prevent blocked tear ducts in babies

1. Eye cleaning: The baby's bathtub and washbasin should be disinfected regularly, and towels, handkerchiefs and toilet paper should be used exclusively. Use saline cotton swabs frequently to clean the baby's eye secretions to prevent infection.

2. Massage the tear duct. If the tear duct obstruction is confirmed, conservative treatment can be adopted first. Parents can give their children eye drops (such as Talibitol) at home and cooperate with nasal massage. There are two methods of massage:

First, if there is purulent secretion in the baby's eyes, parents can press the base of the baby's nose and the middle of the inner canthus of the eye with the tip of the index finger, and squeeze in the direction of the eye. You can see pus flowing out from the corner of the eye, and wipe it clean for the baby;

The second method is to press the lacrimal sac area from top to bottom at this position, hoping to break open the membrane of the nasolacrimal duct. Generally, you should massage three or four times a day, pressing two or three times each time. After massage, wipe your eyes clean and apply medicine.

3. Drug flushing is suitable for children who have not responded to menstrual massage for 2-4 months. It can be flushed in the outpatient clinic. If pressurized flushing is still ineffective after 2 to 3 times, lacrimal duct probing is required. Tear duct flushing and probing is a surgery that has both diagnostic and therapeutic functions. Tear duct probing surgery can be performed on children with a clear diagnosis and suspected tear duct obstruction, provided there are no contraindications (such as fever, respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, etc.).

4. Prevention and treatment of complications If congenital lacrimal duct obstruction is not treated for a long time, acute inflammation may occur and spread to the surrounding areas; prolonged expansion of the lacrimal sac will cause the lacrimal sac wall to lose its elasticity. Even if the lacrimal duct is unobstructed in the future, the symptoms of epiphora will still exist, and permanent scarring of the lacrimal duct may form due to persistent lacrimal duct inflammation.

5. The continuous discharge of lacrimal sac pus into the conjunctival sac can lead to inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, cause corneal ulcers, and even develop into endophthalmitis, posing a serious potential threat to the eyeball. Therefore, you should take your baby to a regular hospital to see a doctor in time for a clear diagnosis and treatment.

The above is an introduction on how to prevent blockage of the baby's tear duct. After understanding it, we know that we must pay attention to ensuring hygiene and cleanliness when taking care of the baby. In addition, the baby's toiletries must be separated for each individual. We must observe carefully when taking care of the baby. If there is any abnormality and we cannot confirm the cause, we must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.