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A 54-year-old female asked:

Have a blocked tear duct on/off for min of 6 years gets blocked around feb-may it had been flushed a few time was born w/ blocked ducts had surgery age 1. how likely this is cancer i had ocd of health issues i am petrified and thinking the worst?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
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Have regular checkups by your ophthalmologist and he/she will reassure.you.after each visit and examination.
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