Eye Health Center
Blocked Tear Ducts - Prevention
Most blocked tear ducts cannot be prevented. The majority of blocked tear ducts are present at birth (congenital) when the thin tissue covering the tear duct does not open normally.
However, you can help prevent some conditions that can cause blocked tear ducts, such as:
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Last Updated:
April 18, 2006
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