The sequelae of lacrimal tubulitis surgery mainly include tearing and local scar tissue formation.
Lacrimal duct inflammation belongs to a kind of inflammation of the tear duct, which refers to acute bacterial infection of the lacrimal duct at the entrance of the tear duct, etc., and the patient may have redness, swelling, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms at the corner of the eye. When localized abscesses form in patients with lacrimal duct inflammation, surgical incision and drainage of pus is possible. However, after surgery, the lacrimal duct may be blocked due to scar tissue proliferation, and patients may experience tearing and other sequelae.
After the surgical incision site heals, if the corner of the eye local scar tissue contracture or scar tissue hyperplasia, may affect the patient’s appearance, and may even lead to eyelid endothelialization, lid ectropion and other complications.
It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions for care after eye surgery, have regular checkups, and seek prompt medical attention when discomfort occurs.