Tear ducts - Blocked tear ducts in newborn - Dacryostenosis

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Tear ducts in newborns are quite often under developed or clogged at the time of birth. In most of the newborns, these blocked ducts open up after several weeks and the natural drainage of lacrimal fluids is established.




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Tears are secretions by lacrimal gland

Newborn tears - Newborns usually do not shed tears while crying

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A newborn rarely sheds tears while crying. The nervous control and emotional responses in the newborn are still under development. However the basal tears production is functional in newborns to keep the eyes functioning properly.




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