Having a Dacrocystogram

What is a dacrocystogram examination?

This is an examination of the tear ducts using x-rays and x-ray dye.

How is this examination done?

You will be expected to lie on your back with your head on a foam pad for this procedure.

A very small soft tube is placed into the tear ducts. X-ray dye is injected via the tube into the duct and x-ray pictures are taken. The tube is then removed.

After your examination?

Your eyes may temporarily feel a little sticky and inflamed.

Contact numbers

We hope that you have found this information useful. If you have any questions or are worried about anything, please speak to the following Dorset County Hospital staff:

Appointments team 01305 254428
Dorset County Hospital Switchboard: 01305 251120
Patient Experience team: 0800 7838058

About this leaflet

Author: Jeanette Bartlett, Senior Radiographer
Written: November 2020
Updated and approved: July 2022
Review Date: July 2025
Edition: v2

If you have feedback regarding the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet, or if you would like a list of references used to develop this leaflet, please email patientinformation.leaflets@dchft.nhs.uk