Monday, March 1, 2010

enlarged fleshy tear duct?

Question
The pink fleshy piece at the corner of my one eye (nearest the nose) has been enlarged and pops out of my eye socket once in a while, actually more and more these day's.  What is it called and what would cause it? I mentioned it to my eye Dr. 1 1/2 ago last time I was there and she didn't seem concerned.  Should I be?


Answer
Dear Roberta,



Usually you may feel the poke or pricking of the eye and feel the inner canthus a little more enlarged than normal...this may be an allergy.



Any over the counter antiallergy eye drops should help you.



Hope this helps,

Best regards,

dr Shroff

www.shroffeye.org