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Time Needed for DCR Results

I had a DCR to my right eye 7 days ago.  This is a repeat procedure with the first done unsuccessfully almost four years ago.  My blockage was the direct result of scarring caused by chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer--adriamyacin and Taxotere.  Tearing actually began with the adriamyacin treatments but I am told that the Taxotere is the likely culprit of the scarring.

My current surgeon felt very confident that this DCR would work.  My caniliculi was not completely blocked but there had been scarring in the original bony opening so the surgeon put in the silcone tubes and made the bony opening larger than the previous surgery.

The problem is that I am still suffering from tearing.  My surgeon removed the packing yesterday but did not seem concerned about the lack of positive results.  My question is "when do most external DCR patients begin normal draining?"  I am trying so hard to be optimistic.

Your response will be appreciated.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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dacryocystorhinostomy (making a new lower tear sac drainage).

It may be several months before you know how successful the surgery was. Right now its was too early to decide.


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740516 tn?1360942486
Sorry, what means DCR?
Still learning about eye problems ;-)  What can we do???
Good luck, anyway , innypenny!
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