Non Massaging Management of Congenital and Infantile Naso Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate non massaging management of congentical and infantile nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Material and Methods: Forty infants were divided in two groups. Group A followed the conventional procedure of massage of lacrimal sac, whereas group B had usual advisable management for the congential nasolacrimal obstruction except the massage of naso lacrimal sac. Both groups were followed for eight months.

Results: After eight month followup nasolacrimal obstruction was resolved in 90% of patient in group A and in 95% in group B. 10% of patient in group A and 5% of patient in group B required probing of the nasolacrimal duct.

Conclusion: Non massaging management of nasolacrimal obstruction is as effective as massaging of lacrimal sac but it also ovoids certain complications.