Treatment of dacryocystitis in three months old child ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Massaging Spontaneous recanalization of obstructed nosolacrimal duct occurs during first 6-8 weeks and sometimes after 6-12 months in 90% of infants. Therefore upto 9-12 months only massage and antibiotic drops are indicated. After the age of 12 months high pressure syringing is indicated.
Daily probing
Weekly probing
Massaging
Syringing