Bowman probe
A thin, fine, malleable metal probe, double-ended with different calibers, designed to explore and dilate the lacrimal drainage system.
How it is used
Used in lacrimal probing to diagnose and treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction, especially in children with congenital epiphora.
Clinical tip
It should be advanced gently following the natural anatomy of the duct to avoid creating a false passage.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.