CRIGLER TECHNIQUE FOR CONGENITAL NASOLACRIMAL DUCT OBSTRUCTION

Course overview

CONGENITAL NASOLACRIMAL DUCT OBSTRUCTION LEADING TO EPIPHORA IS A COMMON CONDITION THAT MAY BE SEEN IN UP TO 20% OF INFANTS. THE MANAGEMENT RANGES FROM CONSERVATIVE THERAPY TO THE CRIGLER TECHNIQUE FR CORRECTION. MOREOVER, THE TECHNIQUE OF APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE LACRIMAL SAC IS NOT WELL KNOWN AMONG CLINICAL PROVIDERS AND WARRANTS REVIEW. IN THIS ACTIVITY, THE EXACT TECHNIQUE IS DESCRIBED AND PRESENTED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND A VIDEO. THE AIM IS TO TEACH THE METHOD TO PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND TECHNICIANS SO THAT IT MAY BE TAUGHT PROPERLY TO THE PARENTS OF THE CHILD AND IMPROVE CLINICAL OUTCOMES.