After a year of my first surgery and having radiation therapy I noticed a severe dry eye. I went to about five different doctors over the course of 6 years and only two tied it radiation therapy and one was able to figure out what exactly was wrong this year. YAY
I had an obstructed tear duct due to radiation therapy and it’s quite common, but I’m not sure why no one talks about it. I was referred to an oculoplastic surgeon, who did test on my eyes and noticed they weren’t draining on either eyes. I was then scheduled to have Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR surgery): Treatment for a Blocked Tear Duct.
Currently going through recovery but so far my tearing has reduced! I’m curious to know if anyone else has experienced dry eyes and has done DCR to help with it.