Watering eye in children

Many mothers complain of sticky fluid collection at the inner end of their child's eye. Their baby's eyes are not red, but seem filled with tears all the time.

The common causes for watering eye in a child are

	Nasolacrimal duct Block
	Corneal Problems
	Eyelash problems like trichiasis, Epiblepharon
	Glaucoma

Anatomy of the Lacrimal system

Nasolacrimal Duct Block

The Nasolacrimal duct is formed during the 7-8 month of pregnancy. In some babies the formation is delayed. The tears do not drain normally and this causes watering.

Management

	The problem usually goes away on its own by 6 months.
	Lacrimal Massage by gentle but firm pressure from inner side of eye downwards towards the nose.
	Probing - In which a small probe is passed through the punctum down to the nose to create a clear passage.

Watering Eye in a Child

Nasolacrimal Duct Block

Management