Dacryocystitis (Tear Duct Infection): Symptoms, Causes
WEBNov 2, 2022 · Overview. What is dacryocystitis? Dacryocystitis (pronounced “dak-ree-oh-sis-ty-tus”) is the medical term for the inflammation and infection of your tear sac. The sac is also called the lacrimal sac and leads to your tear duct (nasolacrimal duct). These are all parts of your tear system.
Dacryocystitis - EyeWiki
WEBDacryocystitis is inflammation of the lacrimal sac which typically occurs secondarily to obstruction within the nasolacrimal duct and the resultant backup and stagnation of tears within the lacrimal sac.
Dacryocystitis: Definition, Symptoms, and Causes and More
WEBJul 12, 2017 · Overview. Dacryocystitis is an infection of the tear sac (lacrimal sac) in the inner corner of your eye. Tears drain through this sac as they leave your eyes. Tears help...
Dacryocystitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Continuing Education Activity. Dacryocystitis is an inflammatory condition of the lacrimal sac, typically caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. Clinically, patients present with signs of periorbital cellulitis, including erythema, warmth, and swelling around the eye, along with tenderness and purulent discharge from the tear duct.
Dacryocystitis: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms, and More
WEBOct 26, 2021 · Dacryocystitis is an infection or inflammation of the tear sac (i.e., lacrimal sac), which is a small chamber into which tears drain as they leave the eye. Tears function to keep the eyes hydrated and free of debris, viruses, and bacteria.
Dacryocystitis (acute) - College of Optometrists
WEBDacryocystitis means infection of the tear sac, the small chamber in which the tear fluid collects as it drains from the eye surface, which is beneath the skin alongside the inner corner of the eye. It is commonest in infants and middle-aged women and is usually caused by an infection by commonly occurring bacteria.
Dacryocystitis - Eye Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer Version
WEBDacryocystitis is infection of the tear (lacrimal) sac usually due to a blockage in the tear (nasolacrimal) duct. The tear sac is a small chamber into which tears drain. The usual cause of dacryocystitis is a blockage of the nasolacrimal duct, which leads from the tear sac into the nose.
Dacryocystitis - Wikipedia
WEBDacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, secondary to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct at the junction of lacrimal sac. [1] . The term derives from the Greek dákryon ( tear ), [2] cysta (sac), and -itis ( inflammation ). It causes pain, redness, and swelling over the inner aspect of the lower eyelid and epiphora.
What Is Dacryocystitis (Tear Duct Infection)? - Verywell Health
WEBAug 25, 2023 · Dacryocystitis is caused by a blocked tear duct. Tears become trapped in the sac and form a pool. Bacteria can then begin to grow in the tear pool and create an infection. Both the trapped tears and infection will cause swelling and irritation.
Dacryocystitis - Eye Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition
WEBDacryocystitis is infection of the lacrimal sac that sometimes leads to abscess formation. The usual cause is a staphyloccocal or streptococcal species, typically as a consequence of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Tears are produced by the main and accessory lacrimal glands and collected in the punctum.
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