A blockage can occur anywhere along this path, but most commonly at the valve at the bottom of the duct (the valve of Hasner). In adults, blockages are often caused by age-related narrowing, chronic inflammation, nasal polyps, or previous facial trauma.
In adults, a blocked tear duct can lead to persistent watery eyes, irritation, and painful infections like dacryocystitis. Experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology note that while massage is less likely to permanently resolve structural blockages in adults than in babies, it can still provide temporary relief by: tear duct massage for adults
Your eyes produce tears to keep the surface moist and healthy. Normally, tears drain through small openings in the eyelids (puncta) into the , which empties into the nose. A blockage can occur anywhere along this path,
Place your index finger at the inner corner of your eye (near the nose). You are looking for the small "bump" slightly below the inner corner where the eyelids meet. This is the lacrimal sac. Experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology note