What happens when neonatal dacryocystitis is not treated

Neonatal dacryocystitis is generally more effective the earlier it is treated, because if neonatal dacryocystitis is left untreated for a long time, prolonged dilation of the dacryocyst will cause the wall to lose its elasticity, and later, even if the tear duct is open, the symptoms of tear overflow will still exist, and permanent scarring lacrimal occlusion may form as a result of continued tear inflammation. In addition, the constant drainage of pus from the tear sac into the conjunctival sac can lead to inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, causing corneal ulcers and even developing into inflammation within the eye, posing a serious potential threat to the eye. In addition, if acute dacryocystitis is not treated in time, the baby may develop perforation or even necrosis of the skin in the lacrimal sac area. The most serious acute dacryocystitis encountered clinically is accompanied by orbital cellulitis, which finally leads to massive skin necrosis. Therefore, for neonatal dacryocystitis must be treated promptly to remove hidden problems as soon as possible.