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Symptoms
The condition occurs most often in infants and can cause the following symptoms:
- Excessive tearing or watering of the eye, which occurs when the child is not crying
- Reddening of the side of the nose near the inner corner of the eye
- Tenderness of the side of the nose near the inner corner of the eye
- Swelling or bump on the side of the nose
- Fever
- Mucus or pus in the corner of the eye
- Crusty eyelids or eyelashes after sleep
Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Tests may include the following:
- Culture of the fluid from the lacrimal sac may be examined to determine the type of bacteria present and to determine which antibiotics may help
- Physical examination of the eye and lacrimal system