Tear Duct Blockage Massage File

A blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct obstruction) is a common condition in newborns and infants, affecting approximately 20% of babies. While often harmless and self-correcting, it can lead to persistent tearing, crusting, and a higher risk of infection. One of the most effective first-line treatments recommended by pediatricians is the Crigler massage technique.

Always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before touching your or your baby’s eye area. Cut your nails short to avoid scratching. tear duct blockage massage

The goal of the massage is to increase hydraulic pressure inside the tear duct system to pop open the membrane blocking the tube (in infants) or to flush out debris and mucus (in adults). A blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct obstruction) is