Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands located above each eye. They wash over the eye and drain through small openings (puncta) on the inner corners of the eyelids. From there, tears travel through the canaliculi into the lacrimal sac and down the nasolacrimal duct into the nose. A blockage anywhere along this pathway can result in excessive tearing (epiphora), irritation, or infection.
Apply firm but gentle pressure and slide your finger in a toward the nostril. Repeat this motion 3 to 5 times . how to clean tear ducts
Close your eye and place the warm cloth over both eyelids and the inner corner of the eye. Hold it there for 3–5 minutes . This loosens dried secretions, softens oils, and stimulates natural tear flow. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands located
This technique is commonly used for infants with blocked tear ducts but can also aid adults in clearing the duct system. A blockage anywhere along this pathway can result
Perform this routine (morning, noon, and night). Recognizing Symptoms of a Blockage