Blocked Tear Duct Treatments

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan. Treatment options include:

• Antibiotics—Eyedrops, oral, intravenous or antibiotic ointments are prescribed to kill the bacteria and clear up the infection.
• Hospitalization—In very severe infections, patients may be admitted to the hospital to receive antibiotics intravenously.

Treatment for the infection does not treat the usual underlying cause of the infection—the blocked tear duct. To treat the blocked tear duct, the tear duct system may need to be massaged (once the infection has healed) to help remove the obstruction. If the tear duct cannot be unobstructed, surgery may be required to prevent recurring dacryocystitis.