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Ms Velloor Jayshree Menon
11.09.23
Oftalmologa
When a tear duct becomes blocked, tears are unable to drain naturally and accumulate on the surface of the eyes, leading to watery, irritated and swollen eyes. Surgery may then be required to treat the blocked tear duct. Here, Miss Velloor Jayshree Menon, renowned consultant ophthalmologist, provides an expert insight into unblocking tear ducts through surgery.