The most common problems referred to The Center for Abnormal Tearing at The Center for Facial Appearances are blockage of the external tear drain (punctal stenosis), blockage of the portion of the tear drain in the eyelid (canalicular stenosis) and blockage of the tear drain in the nose (nasolacrimal duct obstruction). Tearing is fairly common and when it improves with the use of artificial tears or only happens on rare occasions it requires no further treatment. However, blockage of the tear drainage system externally, in the eyelid, or in the nose can require surgical correction.

The physicians at The Center for Abnormal Tearing are regional and national experts in diagnosing and surgically managing abnormalities of the tear drainage system.