Blocked Tear Ducts Massage [95% Complete]

Blocked tear duct massage is a safe, effective, and empowering tool for parents. It saves you trips to the doctor and avoids unnecessary antibiotics.

"It’s like trying to clear a kink in a hose," explains Dr. Emily Vance, a pediatric ophthalmologist. "We are using the fluid pressure created by the massage to open the valve at the end of the duct." blocked tear ducts massage

Perform this stroke 5 to 10 times, twice per day (morning and night). After the massage, use a warm, damp washcloth to wipe away the discharge from the outside of the eye (corner to outer edge) using one wipe per stroke to avoid re-introducing bacteria. Blocked tear duct massage is a safe, effective,

Look at the inner corner of the eye. You are looking for the lacrimal sac, located between the eye and the bridge of the nose. It is often slightly swollen or puffy. Emily Vance, a pediatric ophthalmologist

Lay the baby on their back, on a changing table or a bed. It can be helpful to have a second person to gently hold the baby’s hands, as babies instinctively reach for their eyes.