Acute dacryocystitis

The site of the inflammation is medial, over the lacrimal sac.

There may be a history of previous watering of the eye as a
result of a blocked lacrimal system that has since become
infected. Treatment is with topical chloramphenicol and
systemic antibiotics until the infection resolves. Recurrent
attacks of dacryocystitis or symptomatic watering of the eye are
indications for operation