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My aprn says i have a blocked tear duct. i have swelling, redness, pain, and it feels itchy but no discharge or tears. at what point should i be concerned about this. this is my dominant eye?

Q: my aprn says i have a blocked tear duct. i have swelling, redness, pain, and it feels itchy but no discharge or tears. at what point should i be concerned about this. this is my dominant eye?

: Having not seen you as APRN has cannot comment. Discuss with her/him.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Having not seen you as APRN has cannot comment. Discuss with her/him.

Answered 2/16/2022

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A member asked:

My aprn says i have a blocked tear duct. i have swelling, redness, pain, and it feels itchy but no discharge or tears. at what point should i be concerned about this. this is my dominant eye?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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