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When to call your Doctor for a Blocked Tear Duct

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: Your child looks or acts very sick. Eyelid is very red or very swollen. Red lump at inner corner of eyelid. Cloudy cornea. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to the nearest urgent care clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Pus in the eye. Eyelid is red or swollen.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Diagnosis has never been confirmed by a physician. Age > 12 months old.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Previously diagnosed blocked tear duct and you don't think your child needs to be seen.