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Can anyone help? My left tear duct is swollen and red, and so is the eye lid. my eye is very itchy and sore
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177275 tn?1511755244
Best of luck JCH MD
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okay thankyou
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177275 tn?1511755244
A tear duct infection (dacryocystitis) can be very severe, cause a soft tissue infection (orbital cellulitis) and require hospitalization and IV antibiotics. you need to see an ophthalmologist or optometrist ASAP

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