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Indications and contraindications for dacryocystorhinostomy.
| Indications | Contraindications |
|---|---|
| Clinically significant epiphora in presence of nasolacrimal duct obstruction | Patient is on anti-coagulation medications and is unable to stop perioperatively |
| Chronic conjunctivitis in presence of nasolacrimal duct obstruction | Active dacryocystitis |
| Dacryocystitis | Tumor of lacrimal sac |
| Dacryoliths in lacrimal sac causing periodic episodes of nasolacrimal duct obstruction |
