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• sac: A sticky, watery eye with positive regurgitation on pressure over the lacrimal sac confirms the diagnosis.

• gland: This layer is produced by the lacrimal gland which is underneath the upper eyelid.

• apparatus: The orbit contains the globe, orbital fat, extraocular muscles, nerves, blood vessels and part of the lacrimal apparatus.

• surgery: Functional blockage due to pump failure ( facial nerve palsy ) might require by-pass lacrimal surgery.

• puncta: It is necessary to examine the lid margins, evert the upper lid, and look for discharge from the lacrimal puncta.

• probe: If there is regurgitation, the largest lacrimal probe which can be inserted without damaging the annulus is used.