Surgical services
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) - External and endoscopic
In patients suffering from tearing due to a blocked tear duct, dacryocystorhinostomy is the safest and most effective solution. Ophthalmology center Dr. Raonic offers precise and minimally invasive DCR surgery with a high degree of success and quick recovery.
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
What is DCR?
Dacryocystorhinostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a new tear drainage channel between the lacrimal sac and the nasal cavity. When the natural tear duct is blocked, there is constant tearing, infections (dacryocystitis) and discomfort. DCR enables normal tear flow, removes infection and restores functionality of the lacrimal system.
Benefits
Why DCR?
- A permanent solution for chronic tearing
- Prevention and treatment of recurrent lacrimal sac infections
- Improving the quality of vision and comfort
- Aesthetically acceptable solution - especially with the endoscopic method
- Fast postoperative recovery with minimal complications
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Who is this operation for?
Ideal candidates are patients with a blocked tear duct, who have:
- Constant watering of one or both eyes
- Frequent eye infections (dacryocystitis)
- Pain, swelling or redness under the inner corner of the eye
- Impossibility of tear drainage confirmed by diagnostics
Ophthalmology Center Dr Raonić
Why come to us?
Ophthalmology Center Dr Raonić has an experienced team of ophthalmologists who, using modern diagnostics and minimally invasive techniques, successfully perform surgery. Whether it is a classical or endoscopic method, our priority is your safety, functionality, and comfort during the treatment.
FAQ
Worried?
How long does recovery take after surgery?
Most patients return to their daily activities within 7 days, and full recovery occurs in a few weeks.
Does a scar remain after surgery?
With external DCR, a minimal, almost invisible scar remains. The endoscopic method leaves no external traces.
Will the tearing stop immediately after surgery?
In most cases, the symptoms are significantly reduced already in the first week. Final improvement is assessed after 4 to 6 weeks.
Can the new channel be re-clogged?
In rare cases, reocclusion can occur, but this is successfully treated with additional procedures if necessary.
Course of the operation
Preparation before surgery
Preparation includes:
Detailed ophthalmological examination
Tear duct patency test (probing or irrigation)
Possible findings based on nasal endoscopy
Overview of eye and nose structures
If there is an infection, it is previously treated with antibiotics.
Course of the operation
During the operation
DCR is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient and the method. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Course of the operation
After the operation
After the procedure, slight discomfort, swelling or bruising is possible, which subsides within a few days. You are treated with antibiotics and drops. Regular controls follow the course of healing, and any silicone cannula (if used) is removed after 4 to 6 weeks.
What does it solve?
Improves quality of life
Chronic tearing of the eye, recurrent infections of the lacrimal sac (dacryocystitis), swelling and pain under the eye, discomfort in daily functioning, the risk of infection spreading to the orbit and brain are some of the things that dacryocystorhinostomy solves.