Minneapolis Blocked Tear Duct Attorney

The face is structured to offer protection for the eyes. But in a high-impact car accident, the structure can collapse allowing the eyes and the delicate tissue around the eyes to be damaged.

In some cases, when the nose gets broken, scar tissue forms as it heals and may block a tear duct. A blocked tear duct is an obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. When the tear duct becomes blocked with scar tissue, tears cannot drain. This can lead to eye infections and conjunctiva. Any serious eye injury can lead to issues with vision and potentially permanent damage.

Surgery can be performed to create a new opening for draining tears. The surgery is called dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). As with any surgery there are risks. They include excessive bleeding and infection.

Eye Injury and Wearing Seat Belts

An eye injury is more likely to occur in a car accident to a person who is not wearing a seat belt. The best prevention includes the use of seat belts for all passengers, including having children buckled into their car seats correctly.

Minneapolis Blocked Tear Duct Attorney

Any injury to the eye is frightening. It can also cause difficulty in driving, doing daily tasks, and performing your job adequately. If the eye injury was a result of negligence on the part of another person, you have options. Our Minneapolis Personal Injury Attorneys have years of experience and extensive medical knowledge. We can pursue monetary compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Contact Terry, Slane & Ruohonen at 612-362-0000.