Definition:
Dacryocystitis is an infection of the nasolacrimal sac whereby there is pain and redness of the lower lid and epiphora.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through the use of blood test and aspirations.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of nasal decongestants, antibiotics and by undergoing aspiration and Dacryocystorhinostomy or DCR.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes redness and swelling of lacrimal sact at medial canthus, fever, digital pressure over the lacrimal sac and tearing.
Causes:
Dacryocystitis is said to be caused by the nasolacrimal obstruction and associated with the condition named staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus penumonia and pseudomonas.
