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I have been diagnosed with blocked tear ducts in both eyes. i have white stuff coming out of my eyes. shouldn't the doctor give me an antibiotic?

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Dr. Marwan Akasheh answered

Blocked tear duct: It needs to be opened not by antibiotic but by the ophthalmologist use a special wire to open it.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with blocked tear ducts in both eyes. i have white stuff coming out of my eyes. shouldn't the doctor give me an antibiotic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marwan Akasheh answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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