What Does It Mean When Your Tear Duct Is Swollen and Painful?
1. Introduction A swollen and painful tear duct typically indicates dacryocystitis, which is an acute infection of the lacrimal sac. This condition occurs when the nasolacrimal duct—the tiny drainage pipe connecting the eye to the nasal cavity—becomes physically blocked. When the duct is obstructed, tears cannot drain away naturally. The stagnant fluid pools inside the … Read more