Massage For: Clogged Tear Duct

| | | Adults | |---|---|---| | First-line treatment | Crigler massage + cleaning | Massage + manage underlying cause | | Success rate | ~90% by 12 months | Symptom relief, rarely curative | | Massage frequency | 2–3x daily | 3–4x daily | | When to see specialist | No improvement by 12 months | Persistent tearing affecting quality of life |

Crigler Technique for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction massage for clogged tear duct

In , the blockage is usually congenital (the duct’s end hasn’t fully opened). In adults , it can result from aging, infection, inflammation, injury, or nasal issues. | | | Adults | |---|---|---| | First-line

Massage can help to: