Anatomic malformations in the lacrimal duct or bony lacrimal canal Dacryocystolithiasis Recurrent episodes of active dacryocystitis Sarcoidosis
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1. A mucocele of the lacrimal sac, or 2. Chronic dacryocystitis or conjunctivitis due to lacrimal sac obstruction, or 3. Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction that cannot be cured by probing (members should be over 1 year of age), or 4. Epiphora (excessive tearing) due to acquired obstruction within the nasolacrimal sac and duct, or 5. Lacrimal sac infection that must be relieved before intra‐ocular surgery.
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