I'm not sure what has actually been said, but I agree with Judy about an eye specialist. Our regular Vet did Dylan's surgery and he never even hinted that losing the tear duct was a possibility. Yet as soon as they took one look at JD's eye, they never even tried to treat him, just sent us to the Eye Dr. So they definitely understand what they are seeing in relation to what they can and cannot treat.
Here is a picture of Dylan with his e-collar. You can just see a bit of red over his eye where the growth was removed. However, it is red only because a stitch irritated his eye and he rubbed it about a week after the actual surgery. Weirdo! He didn't wear a collar right after surgery because he didn't bother the eye at all.
Anyway, I'm not sure where Dylan's was in relation to where Scooter's is, but I wouldn't be too happy with the duct removal. So anyway that's my 2 cents.
And because I am sure there is a law about only posting one compromising picture of your dogs, here's JD, before surgery.
And here he is after, sending good thoughts to Scootie!!