
Hind Mellah
20 august 1953 Hospital, Casablanca
Acute dacryocystitis: From emergency management to definitive treatment
Dacryocystitis refers to inflammation or infection of the lacrimal sac, located near the inner corner of the eye. It typically arises from a blockage in the nasolacrimal duct, which can result from infections, trauma, or congenital issues. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness around the eye's inner corner, often accompanied by excessive tearing and sometimes thick, purulent discharge in infected cases.
Treatment usually involves antibiotics to combat the infection, coupled with warm compresses and gentle massage to aid in clearing the obstruction. Persistent cases may necessitate surgical intervention to either establish a new drainage route or remove the blockage altogether. Prompt management is crucial to prevent complications like chronic infections or the formation of abscesses in severe instances.

20 august 1953 Hospital, Casablanca
Acute dacryocystitis: From emergency management to definitive treatment
Background : Acute dacryocystitis is a common condition in dacryology; its sudden onset, painful nature, and the potential for locoregional spread of infection contribute to its severity. Case…
Sessions are CPD-accredited by The CPD Group (UK) — one CPD credit for every hour of attendance.
Oral and poster slots for original Dacryocystitis work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet ophthalmologists, vision scientists, and eye-care clinicians from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts are compiled into the conference proceedings and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Dacryocystitis research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Dacryocystitis track is a dedicated stream within IOC 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Dacryocystitis. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists, educators, doctoral students, and trainees with an interest in Dacryocystitis are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. IOC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Dacryocystitis track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.