Epiphora is an excessive tear production (overflow of tears), usually caused by insufficient drainage of the tear film from the eye. The most common cause of epiphora is blockage of the lacrimal ducts located along the nose. This blockage can be from a variety of causes including membrane inflammation, injury, or tumors. Other causes of excess tearing may be corneal disorders, lower eyelid looseness, weakness of facial muscles as the result of a stroke, and eyelashes rubbing on the cornea. [1] [2]
An obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct (a tear duct that ends in the mucous membrane of the nose) is often treated by a procedure called a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). DCR is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function. [2] [3] …show more content…
As life expectancy increases, according to demographic trends in many countries, the epiphora prevalence will continue to increase and significantly affect quality of life (QOL). [4]
Treatment for watering eyes is not always necessary. Having treatment will depend on how severe the problem is and what is causing
An obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct (a tear duct that ends in the mucous membrane of the nose) is often treated by a procedure called a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). DCR is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function. [2] [3] …show more content…
As life expectancy increases, according to demographic trends in many countries, the epiphora prevalence will continue to increase and significantly affect quality of life (QOL). [4]
Treatment for watering eyes is not always necessary. Having treatment will depend on how severe the problem is and what is causing