J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1999 Sep;40(9):2357-2361.

Office Probing of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

• Moon JS
• Choi WC

Abstract

We studied the results of nasolacrimal probings performed in the office without general anesthesia for congenital nasolacrimal duct (NLD) obstruction. We analized and compared the charts of 58 children (65 eyes) from 3 to 48 months of age and divided into 3 groups. The probing used was between No. 01 and No. 06. The effect of probing was determined by clinical manifestation, dye disappearance test and parent 's impression. Thirty-eitht patients were contacted through telephone to determine parental satisfaction. In group 1 (patient age<6 months), there were 20 probings with 19 suc- cess (95%). Group 2 (patient age-6~12 months) had 20 probings and 17 success (85%). In group 3(patient age-12~48months), 19 nasolacrimal ducts were probed with 15 success (79%). So far, the results of probing performed in the office has been satisfactory in children beyond 1year of age, and this method should also be considered in those under 6 months.

Keyword

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction; Probing

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General
Child
Humans
Nasolacrimal Duct*
Parents
Telephone