Table 1

Cure rate of the late (second year of age) and very late (3–5 years of age) initial probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in 138 eyes

Age (months)Cure* (%)Failure (%)
*Cure = complete resolution of the signs and symptoms.
Group 1 (13–18)49/55 (89)6 (11)
Group 2 (19–24)39/44 (88.6)5 (11.3)
Group 3 (25–60)28/39 (71.7)11 (28.2)