AIM:To observe the curative effect of by nasolacrimal stent for nasolacrimal duct obstruction. METHODS:Seventy-six cases(92 eyes) of nasolacrimal duct obstruction were treated by nasolacrimal stent, and observerd by following-up 1-21 months. RESULTS:Eighty-six eyes were successfully placed nasolacrimal stent in 76 cases(92 eyes), the successful rate was 93%; after operation, 74 eyes had significantly clinical effect, the rate was 86%,and 12 eyes had clinical effect, the rate was 14%. CONCLUSION:The nasolacrimal stent is a simple, safe and effective method for treating nasolacrimal duct obstruction.