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Constant tear flow in eye

2020-05-12 17:21:16
My son is 6 month old and having constant tear flow in one eye from couple of months.Initially doctor said, it's due to blocked tear duct and prescribed MOXI-D eye drop,but it doesn't seems effective. Please suggest.
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Good nasolacrimal duct massage from the corner of the eye, downwards along outside of nose . Do it 3 times a day,10 up and down movements,after putting Saline nose drops.  Will improve in 3 days if done well.

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