To probe the effect of lacrimal drainage tube in the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis in the early period. METHODS: Totally 46 cases (50 eyes) who were diagnosed as chronic dacryocystitis were conducted lacrimal drainage tube implantation, and followed up for 6 months. RESULTS: Among the 46 cases (50 eyes) with early chronic dacryocystitis, 42 eyes were cured (84%), 5 eyes were effective (10%), 3 eyes failed (6%). CONCLUSION:The lacrimal drainage tube in the treatment of early chronic dacryocystitis is significantly effective, which have the advantages of short operating time, safe and painless. It is suitable to carry out widely in the primary hospital.