| Mistake | Why it’s wrong | |--------|----------------| | Massaging outward (away from nose) | Pushes tears back into eye, not down the duct | | Using circular motions | Doesn’t generate directed pressure toward the nasal exit | | Pressing on the eyeball | Can injure the cornea or increase eye pressure | | Massaging angry red skin | May spread infection into the orbit or brain via facial veins | | Doing it once a week | Too infrequent to maintain pressure gradient |
This guide is for educational purposes. Always consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before starting lacrimal duct massage, especially if the eye is red, swollen, or the discharge is thick. Do not use this technique if your child has had recent eye surgery or trauma. lacrimal duct obstruction massage