Symptoms and causes of lacrimal gland obstruction
Lacrimal gland obstruction is a common ophthalmic problem, which is mainly manifested as eye pain and discomfort caused by the inability of tears to discharge normally. Common symptoms of lacrimal gland blockage include redness, eyelid swelling, tears, increased secretion, eye pain, etc. The main reasons for lacrimal gland obstruction are as follows:
1. Abnormal lacrimal gland structure: abnormal lacrimal gland structure may cause obstruction of lacrimal drainage.
2. Occlusion of lacrimal dots: The lacrimal dots are the channels connecting the lacrimal glands and the nasal cavity. When the lacrimal dots are blocked, tears cannot enter the nasal cavity smoothly, resulting in blockage.
3. Narrow lacrimal passage: Narrow lacrimal passage means that tears cannot flow smoothly in the lacrimal passage.
4. Pathological causes: eye infection, inflammation and other pathological causes may also lead to lacrimal gland blockage.
Common treatment of lacrimal gland obstruction
The treatment of lacrimal gland obstruction mainly includes medication and surgery.
1. Drug treatment: For mild lacrimal gland obstruction, you can try to use artificial tears, oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve symptoms.
2. Hot compress and massage: Hot compress and massage are commonly used non-invasive treatment methods. Warm and massage can promote the discharge of tears and alleviate the obstruction of lacrimal glands.
3. Lacrimal passage flushing: if the symptoms are serious, it can be considered to carry out lacrimal passage flushing. By flushing the lacrimal passage, the blockage can be removed and the normal discharge of tears can be restored.
4. Surgical treatment: If the symptoms continue to be severe and cannot be alleviated, surgical treatment may be required. Surgical treatment mainly includes dilation of lacrimal passage, opening of lacrimal punctum, implantation of lacrimal passage implants, etc. Through surgery, the blockage of lacrimal gland can be removed.
How does Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department treat lacrimal gland blockage?
Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department is an eye hospital with rich experience, which provides a variety of treatment methods to deal with lacrimal gland blockage.
1. Professional team: Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department has a team of professional ophthalmologists who can accurately diagnose lacrimal gland obstruction and develop targeted treatment plans.
2. Advanced equipment: Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department is equipped with advanced surgical equipment and testing equipment to ensure the accuracy and safety of treatment.
3. Individualized treatment: Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department can develop personalized treatment plans for patients according to their different conditions and causes, including drug treatment, hot massage, lacrimal duct flushing and surgical treatment.
4. Multiple surgical options: Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department has rich surgical experience, and can select suitable surgical methods according to the specific conditions of patients, such as lacrimal duct dilation, lacrimal dot opening, and lacrimal duct implant implantation.
Summary
Lacrimal gland obstruction is a common ophthalmic problem, whose symptoms include redness, eyelid swelling and other discomfort. The treatment methods mainly include drug treatment, hot compress massage, lacrimal passage irrigation and surgical treatment. Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital, as a professional ophthalmic hospital, has a professional team and advanced equipment, provides personalized treatment plans, and can choose suitable surgical methods according to the specific conditions of patients to solve the problem of lacrimal gland blockage for patients.
