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On my waterline inside my eye i know we have tear ducts are they white? i have one that's swollen n my other eye it's fine it's tiny
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Eye exam: The tear ducts are located on the inside corner of the eyelids (closer to the nose where the eyelashes stop) on the upper and lower lids. The tear ducts are normally not swollen or white. You may have a tear duct infection (canaliculitus). You also have oil glands along the lid margin. These may get clogged and can result in a white swollen appearance or a stye. See your eye doctor for evaluation.
Answered 3/22/2020
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