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Diagnosis, Treatment
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on symptoms. The cause of the tear duct blockage must also be identified. Tests are determined by the patient's age and symptoms. The eye doctor takes a history of past medical and vision problems and current eye problems and may perform a basic eye exam. To determine the presence and extent of tear duct blockage, a fluorescein eye stain is used to observe the drainage of tears. An orange dye is placed in the eye using a dropper or blotting paper. After it c...Read the full article 
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