LACRIMAL (TEAR DUCT) SURGERY

Excessive tearing, also known as epiphora, may be caused by eyelid malposition or a blockage in the tear drainage system. During your clinic visit, Dr. Abboud will carefully assess the underlying cause of your excessive tearing and discuss treatment options with you. As an oculoplastic surgeon, he is uniquely qualified to treat diseases of the lacrimal system and surgically correct problems with tear drainage, when required. He specializes in the following lacrimal procedures:

 

SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BLOCKED TEAR DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Treatment of excessive tearing with endoscopic or external dacryocystorhinostomy - DCR and lacrimal intubation.    [LEARN MORE]

 

EXCISION OF TEAR DUCT CANCERS

Surgical treatment of tear duct tumors. 

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RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LACRIMAL SYSTEM 

Repair and reconstruction of the tear drainage system after trauma or cancer removal.

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MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL BLOCKED TEAR DUCT

Treatment of newborn tearing and congenital blocked tear ducts.  

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PUNCTOPLASTY

Reshaping the aperture of the tear duct opening for the treatment of excessive tearing. 

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PUNCTAL CAUTERY

Permanent closure of the tear duct opening for the treatment of severe dry eyes.