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title: "Tear duct surgery follow-up"
description: "Follow up after tear duct surgery is essential to confirm that the new passage is working well. These visits also check healing of the skin nose and any stent. ## What happens at follow up The clinician examines the wound…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/tear-duct-surgery-follow-up/"
updated: "2025-12-15"
category: "Recovery & Aftercare"
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# Tear duct surgery follow-up

Follow up after tear duct surgery is essential to confirm that the new passage is working well. These visits also check healing of the skin nose and any stent.

## What happens at follow up

The clinician examines the wound around the nose and inner eyelid. They may pass a tiny amount of saline through the duct to confirm patency.

If a silicone stent is present its position and tension are checked. Later visits often include removal of stitches and the stent.

## Typical schedule

Appointment timing varies but there is usually an early and a later review. This spreads care over the main healing phases.

- First visit within one to two weeks after surgery
- Further review around six to twelve weeks
- Additional checks if watering persists or infections occur
- Advice about scar care and when to resume activities

## Your role between visits

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