Blocked Tear Ducts - What Increases Your Risk
Risk factors for a blocked tear duct include:
- Being born early (premature).
- Problems with the structure or functioning of the drainage system for tears (caused by infection, abnormal bone growth, or tumors).
- A family history of blocked tear duct.
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