DS was born with blocked tear ducts. I think he was about 4mths when it stopped, but does get the weeping back when he has a cold and his nose is blocked. It seems to block his tubes and comes out his eyes.

We have seen a specialist as our GP was concerned at how many times he had the conjunctivitis drops and she had recorded each case as conjunctivitis, but I didnt believe he'd had it as many times his eyes were never red or itchy and it always happened when he had a runny blocked nose. Then just before going to the specialist he did get conjunctivitis and I could really see the difference and new that this wasn't the same as all the previous times. The specialist confirmed that his tubes were still very small and didn't see the need for an operation. They would widen as he got older.

I hear you on the looks and the "not so helpful advice"

Take care you are do everything you can and in the best interest of your LO. The remarks were the thing that got me down hence getting the drops every time as it would instantly clear up the green/yellow muck.

Take care.

Hansie