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How do doctors clear a blocked tear duct?

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Massage or: Canulation. I have seen this in patients treated with various cancers and paclitxel. I refer to an oculoplastic surgeon. I've massaged the duct firmly, and some say that it helps.

Dr Lewis and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2019

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