A Case of Velocardiofacial Syndrome With Bilateral Inferior Punctum and Canalicular Agenesis.

A 16-year-old girl diagnosed with velocardiofacial syndrome complained of occasional bilateral ocular discharge. Examination revealed an agenesia of the inferior puncti and canaliculi, while the irrigation through the superior puncta was patent on both sides. Dacryocystorhinostomy with insertion of Lester Jones tubes is not considered for the time being because of the absence of epiphora. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the second reported case of lacrimal system agenesia in velocardiofacial syndrome.