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Blocked Tear Ducts - What Increases Your Risk

What Increases Your Risk

Risk factors for a blocked tear duct include:

  • Being born early (premature).
  • Problems with the structure or functioning of the drainage system for tears (caused by infection, abnormal bone growth, or tumors).
  • A family history of blocked tear duct.
Last Updated: 04/11/2008

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