The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Blocked Tear Duct near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Gabriela Espinoza
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gabriela Espinoza specializes in care for patients with eyelid abnormalities, eyelid and orbit cancer, and thyroid eye disease. She performs facial ophthalmic plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, and orbital fracture repair. She also provides nasolacrimal duct care, including endoscopic surgery for clearing blocked tear ducts - an approach that's less invasive than traditional surgery. Her research interests include orbital inflammatory diseases. Dr. Espinoza is a professor of ophthalmology and the Assistant Dean of Educational Programming for the Graduate Medical Education office at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a board member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Espinoza enjoys playing piano and guitar. Dr. Espinoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Sean Edelstein
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean Edelstein provides comprehensive eye care and consultation for complicated corneal and cataract-related problems. He has particular expertise in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, LASIK or other refractive surgery options, and collagen cross-linking and Intacs treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. He also treats corneal infections. Dr. Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology in advanced corneal transplantation. His research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant. Dr. Edelstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the Eye Bank Association of America. Dr. Edelstein is the father of three daughters. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Dialysis At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3691 Rutger St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Hartstein is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hartstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Ectropion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Custer is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Custer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    R & R 1 LLC

    2071 Goose Lake Rd, 
    Sauget, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malaz Safi is an Ophthalmologist in Sauget, Illinois. Dr. Safi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 700, 
    Brentwood, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Krummenacher is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, Missouri. Dr. Krummenacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Krummenacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Consultants LLC

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Santos is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc.

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Holds is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Ectropion.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    10 Barnes West Dr Ste 201, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Couch is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Couch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Thyroid Eye Disease, and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Elliot L Korn MD Inc

    12400 Olive Blvd Ste 200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Korn is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Korn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Unwin is an Ophthalmologist in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Unwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Maher is an Ophthalmologist in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, and Peters Plus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc.

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Buchanan is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Chemosis.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Washington University Eye Center

    5201 Mid America Plz Ste 2500, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robi Maamari is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Maamari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 585A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Stunkel is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Stunkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Strabismus, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology West Inc.

    522 N New Ballas Rd Ste 136, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Milder is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Milder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 585A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Goodrich is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Goodrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Blocked Tear Duct?

    A blocked tear duct is a partial or complete blockage in the pathway that carries tears from the surface of the eye into the nose.

    When should I see a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Blocked Tear Duct doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Blocked Tear Duct doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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