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26 Αυγ 2023 · Tear ducts, also known as "nasolacrimal ducts," make it possible for tears to drain through the maxillary bone and into the back of the nose. Tear ducts are an important component of eye health, and are also prone to blockage: something that requires medical attention.
11 Μαΐ 2021 · Tear Duct: Anatomy, Function and Common Conditions. By Autumn Sprabary. Tear ducts, also called nasolacrimal ducts, are passageways that run along each side of the nose. These passages connect the eyes and nose, creating a channel through which your tears can drain.
3 Νοε 2023 · Tear ducts drain tears from the eye through small tubes (called nasolacrimal ducts) that extend from the eye into the nose. When the ducts are infected or blocked, they can become swollen. A swollen tear duct can usually be managed with self-care measures such as warm compresses and massage.
21 Φεβ 2018 · The tear duct is part of the tear drainage system. It drains tears through the nasal bone and into the back of the nose. The tear duct is also called the nasolacrimal duct. Learn more about tears and crying.
The tear glands located above each eyeball, called the lacrimal glands, continuously supply tear fluid that's wiped across the surface of your eye each time you blink your eyelids. Excess fluid drains through the tear ducts into the nose.
19 Ιαν 2024 · Overview. What is a blocked tear duct? A blocked tear duct is a condition that happens when something keeps tear fluid from draining out of your eyes properly. These blockages slow or stop the flow of tear fluid, causing it to back up in the tear duct system and into your affected eye.
2 Νοε 2022 · Your tear system (lacrimal apparatus) is a network of glands, sacs and ducts around your eyes. It makes new tears and drains old ones out of your eyes. Dry or watery eyes are the most common symptom of something interfering with your tear system.
