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How To Unblock Tear Duct At Home Jun 2026

Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands. After lubricating the eye, they drain through small openings (puncta) in the eyelids, through the nasolacrimal duct, and into the nose. Mechanism of Blockage: When this drainage path is obstructed, tears have nowhere to go but over the eyelid (epiphora) or stagnant in the eye (leading to discharge).

October 26, 2023 Subject: Non-Invasive Home Remedies for Tear Duct Obstruction how to unblock tear duct at home

Remember: Never put sharp objects, tweezers, or fingers directly into the puncta (the tiny holes in your eyelid). You can permanently damage the duct. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands