Left lacrimal duct

Looks like

The drainage path for tears from the inner eye corner down to the nose: canaliculi, tear sac and nasolacrimal duct.

What it does

Carries tears away from the eye.

Keeping it well

Blockage causes constant watering and sticky discharge; common in babies and older adults, and fixable.

Its parts

• Left lacrimal lake
• Left lacrimal sac
• Left nasolacrimal duct
• Left lacrimal canaliculus

Related conditions

• Blepharitis & styes
• Cataract
• Conjunctivitis
• Hyperthyroidism & Graves' disease
• Keratitis (corneal infection and ulcer)
• Keratoconus
• Presbyopia
• Retinal detachment
• Retinoblastoma
• Sjögren's disease
• Squint & lazy eye
• Uveitis & iritis