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. 2001 May-Jun;38(3):163-5.
doi: 10.3928/0191-3913-20010501-10.

Follow-up after probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

S J Burns  1 , A Kipioti
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Follow-up after probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

S J Burns et al. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2001 May-Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To establish the optimum timing of follow-up after probing for uncomplicated congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Methods: A retrospective review of notes of all patients probed over a 4-year period was performed. Timing of symptom resolution was evaluated and compared to the results of a questionnaire sent to all parents in June 1996.

Results: Most patients were asymptomatic or improved by 3 months postoperatively, and the long-term success rate was 96.6%.

Conclusion: Optimum timing of follow-up should be 3 months postoperatively, if necessary at all.

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