Introduction: Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) causes inflammation of the lacrimal sac known as dacryocystitis.There are various methods of performing dacryocystorhinostomy for the treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction but endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is becoming more popular, compared with conventional external dacryocystorhinostomy. Present study is planned to evaluate the improvement in symptoms and quality of life of patients after endoscopic endonasal DCR and its comparison with external DCR