Blocked Tear Ducts

What Increases Your Risk

Risk factors for a blocked tear duct include:

• Being born early (premature birth).
• Problems with the structure or functioning of the drainage system for tears (caused by infection, abnormal bone growth, or tumours).
• A family history of blocked tear duct.

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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Carrie Henley	Last Updated: June 12, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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