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A member asked:
My tear ducts are swollen red and are painful when i blink, this is the second time this month, what is this ?
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See ophthalmologist: and have it checked. Also if using any eye make up stop using and see if this makes a difference.
Answered 6/10/2017
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Painful tear ducts: Your tear ducts may be infected or swollen and red from an allergy. See an eye doctor for help
Answered 7/25/2014
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