Dacryoadenitis
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Dacryoadenitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal gland, located in the upper and outer part of the eyelid, which is responsible for producing the tears that keep the eye lubricated.
Common symptoms: It usually presents with swelling and redness at the outer angle of the upper eyelid, tenderness to pressure, and, at times, tearing or a feeling of eye discomfort.
Common causes: It can arise from infections or from inflammatory processes of different kinds.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who examines and follows up on dacryoadenitis; the general practitioner can assess the initial presentation and guide the referral. Faced with persistent swelling or pain in the eyelid, a professional evaluation is advisable.
Data on 142 doctors who treat dacryoadenitis
Which specialist treats dacryoadenitis?
Dacryoadenitis (inflammation of the tear gland) is diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in eye diseases. If you have swelling, redness, or pain on the outer part of your upper eyelid, see this specialist. You can find ophthalmologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dacryoadenitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is dacryoadenitis?
Dacryoadenitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal gland, located in the upper and outer part of the eyelid, which is responsible for producing the tears that keep the eye lubricated.
Which doctor treats dacryoadenitis?
Dacryoadenitis (inflammation of the tear gland) is diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in eye diseases. If you have swelling, redness, or pain on the outer part of your upper eyelid, see this specialist. You can find ophthalmologists near you through our directory.