Lacrimal Canaliculitis

Overview

Journal Saudi J Ophthalmol

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2014 Feb 15

PMID 24526851

Citations 6

Authors

Jill Zaveri

Adam J Cohen

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Abstract

Canaliculitis is an uncommon, often misdiagnosed diagnosis because canaliculitis can mimic many other common ocular conditions. Canaliculitis should be appropriately diagnosed and treated to avoid recurrent inflammation and possible obstruction of the upper portion of the lacrimal system. This review will serve as a concise resource to aid in diagnosis and provide updated management options.

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