Dacryocystorhinostomy

What is Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct becomes blocked or obstructed.

The most common symptoms are excessive watering, mucous discharge, eye irritation, and painful swelling in the inner corner of the eyelids. If symptoms go untreated recurrent infection may also occur as a result of the stagnation.

Surgery consists of connecting a tube from the tear drain to the nose. Drains called a “Jones tube” are left behind to prevent the gap from closing and are removed after a few months. This is done under a local anesthesia and is performed as an outpatient procedure, patients go home same day.

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