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I have blepharitis and blocked tear ducts. will having tear duct surgery help with blepharitis and do i continue to treat for blepharitis (microwaved moisture packs) after surgery?
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Blocked tear ducts and blepharitis are 2 different problems but symptoms of blocked tear ducts may resemble symptoms of blepharitis: crusted eyelids and redness of the white part of the eye. So if the tear ducts are unblocked those symptoms will be relieved.
Answered 8/28/2021
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Tear duct surgery will not likely help with blepharitis as they are two seperate issues. There are many potential therapeutics for blepharitis so I would suggest consulting an ophthalmologist to determine which is best for you.
Answered 9/19/2021
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