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Hi, My Left tear duct was blocked. I got it operated but in less then one year it again got blocked. Now since last 4 years its in blocked stage. I heard that there is new Laser surgery method also. Please suggest if I should go for normal DCR or Laser surgery?
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Hello External DCR has best results but laser DCR also has comparable results Laser DCR does not leave any scar mark
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