Dacryocystitis: Obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, with or without a dacryolith, can lead to dacryocystitis, an infection of the tear duct into the nose. Actinomycetes species are a common culprit. The infection can spread to the conjunctiva and cause a chronic "pink eye." an ophthalmologist can probe the duct, which might be curative along with antibiotic therapy. A dacryocystorhinostomy is sometimes needed.
Answered 9/4/2013
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Possible connection: Yes, infact it may be the other way around. A nasolacrimal duct infection can cause pink eye especially in the medial angle(towards the nose).
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