泪道阻塞是一种常见的眼病,1713年Anel首先采用探术治疗,但直到1857年由Bowman制作了一套适用的探针之后,泪道探术才得到普遍应用。近年来由于沙眼发病率的显著下降,探术已不常用于成人,但有时医生们由于怕探针损伤泪道粘膜后使阻塞加重,亦不乐于采用。 Lacrimal obstruction is a common eye disease. In 1713, Anel was first treated with exploration, but lacrimal techniques were not widely used until Bowman made a set of suitable probes in 1857. In recent years due to the significant decline in the incidence of trachoma, exploration has been less commonly used in adults, but sometimes doctors fear because of fear of probe lacrimal duct mucosa to make congestion worse, are not willing to use.