These bacteria tend to grow within the tear duct and cause a pus-like discharge from the inner corner of the eye and on the lashes. The pediatric ophthalmologist will perform all of the necessary tests to confirm that your child has a tear duct obstruction. Other rarer causes of tearing in children will be ruled-out. As the majority of tear duct obstructions will resolve without any intervention by age twelve months, conservative measures are usually recommended. The massage is performed only on the affected side.
Antibiotic eye drops three times daily after the massage.
These eye drops should be used only when a yellow or green pus-like discharge is present throughout the day. The eye drops should be discontinued if only a white mucus-like discharge or no discharge is present. If the signs of the tear duct obstruction persist by the first birthday. If the pus-like discharge persists despite use of the antibiotic eye drops and massage. This delicate procedure is safely performed when your child is motionless.