Does lacrimal passage probing require hospitalization?


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Lacrimal passage probing is generally suitable for neonatal lacrimal passage residual membrane, while adult lacrimal passage stenosis, lacrimal passage probing effect is not good, mostly surgery, due to congenital development problems led to lacrimal passage residual membrane residue, newborn after birth that showed tears, followed by infection and showed pus, and long-term unhealed. In general, lacrimal passage irrigation can be performed first, antibiotic eye drops can be applied to control infection, and local massage can be performed in the lacrimal sac area. You can use your thumb to attach to the skin and gently massage from top to bottom. 2 to 4 times a day, most lacrimal passages will show recanalization after massage, otherwise lacrimal passage exploration surgery will be required. Some hospitals can complete it in the outpatient operating room, while some hospitals require hospitalization, which is related to local medical insurance policies.