Blocked Eye Duct Massage Jun 2026

A blocked tear duct prevents tears from draining normally, causing watery, sticky, or crusty eyes. Gentle massage can help open the duct. This technique is commonly used for infants, but also works for adults with mild blockages.

This is primarily used for blocked oil glands (Chalazion/Stye) but can help general drainage. blocked eye duct massage

In adults, blockages can be caused by aging, injury, or inflammation. Massage techniques differ slightly and are often aimed at expressing a blocked meibomian gland or clearing a stye (hordeolum) which may be mimicking duct issues. A blocked tear duct prevents tears from draining