Treatments
DCR surgery in India
Quick answer
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) creates a new drainage path for tears from the eye into the nose when the tear duct is blocked. It stops constant watering and repeated infections of the tear sac. It can be done through a small skin incision or endoscopically through the nose.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
Blocked tear ducts cause watering and sticky discharge. The new opening bypasses the blocked section.
Endoscopic DCR avoids a skin scar. External DCR has a long track record. A small silicone tube may be left temporarily.
How this approach differs
Choice between external and endoscopic approach depends on anatomy and surgeon experience.
Who needs dcr surgery
- Persistent watering from a blocked nasolacrimal duct
- Repeated tear sac infections
- Mucus discharge
How it is done
- Syringing confirms blockage.
- General or local anaesthesia.
- A bone window links the tear sac to the nose.
- A silicone tube may be placed.
- Tubes are removed weeks later.
Before you travel to India
- Reports of syringing tests
- Nasal examination if endoscopic
- Plan around a week, and possibly a later visit for tube removal
Recovery and flying home
- Mild nosebleeds.
- Avoid blowing the nose.
- Antibiotic drops.
Risks
- Bleeding
- Failure of the new passage
- Scar with external DCR
- Tube displacement
Alternatives
- Probing in children
- Balloon dilation in selected adults
- Lubricating drops and massage when blockage is partial
Hospitals in India for dcr surgery
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research CentreMumbai
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
- Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira RoadMumbai
- Fortis Memorial Research InstituteDelhi NCR
Specialists
Dr Parul Maheshwari SharmaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram- Dr Gopal S PillaiAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Dr Ajit Babu MajjiYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Dr S A Hussain NaqviYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda- Dr Sujithra HAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
- Dr Bhanu Prakash MYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Frequently asked questions
Will there be a scar?
Endoscopic DCR leaves none; external DCR leaves a small scar that usually fades.
Can the tube be removed at home?
Often yes, by a local eye or ENT surgeon.
Will DCR stop my eye watering?
It works for most people with a confirmed blockage, though some watering can have other causes.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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