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What medicine helps a clogged tear duct? Understanding Antibiotics and Other Treatments

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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as many as one-fifth of infants are born with a blocked tear duct, a condition that usually resolves on its own within the first year. However, when an infection develops from the tear buildup, a doctor may prescribe medication to address the infection, not to clear the structural blockage directly. This article explores what medicine helps a clogged tear duct by treating associated infections and details the procedures required to resolve the obstruction itself.