Dacryocystitis

Dacryocystitis is a condition where the lacrimal sac is infected. Lacrimal sac is located on the side of the nose near the eye’s inner corner. The tears from the eye are drained by the lacrimal sac into the tear ducts which lead to the nose.Dacryocystitis occurs due to a blockage in the tear duct. A narrowed or blocked tear duct is commonly seen in new born babies. The tears, when unable to drain, accumulate in the tear duct thus rendering the growth of bacteria leading to an infection.The risk factors for Dacryocystitis include delayed treatment and some other problems like fever and infection is some other part of the body.