Nasolacrimal duct (NLD) atresia/obstruction in an infant caused by a developmental anomaly and characterized by epiphora

• Prevalence: up to 6% of live births

• Clinical features

  • 🍒Congenital dacryostenosis causes epihora within 2-4 weeks of birth
  • 🍒What is the main feature they might mention in exam questions for congenital dacryostenosis?

  

• Diagnostics

  • 🍒How can congeital dacryostenosis be diagnosed

• Management

  • 🍒What is the management of congenital dacryostenosis