Hello doctor,
I have a swollen tear duct. The right tear duct is swollen, does not hurt or itch. It has been there for a few years now. No changes in the size other than getting larger.
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From the photo you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it does not look like a tear duct swelling. It looks like a swelling arising from your conjunctiva and the exact diagnosis would only be possible with a slit lamp examination.
But, I can tell you that it is a harmless swelling as it has been gradually increasing since two years and has not caused you to have any symptoms yet. It does need a visit to the ophthalmologist, although it is not an emergency.
If you have a blocked tear duct, you will have symptoms such as constant watering, frequent infections which cause pain in your eye and discharge. I would like to know if you are suffering from any of these problems.
The Probable causes:
Previous eye infection.
Investigations to be done:Slit lamp examination.
Differential diagnosis:Conjunctival cyst.
Probable diagnosis:Conjunctival granuloma.
Treatment plan:Slit lamp examination and management depending on findings.
Regarding follow up:Revert with more information to an eye care ophthalmologist online.--->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist
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