Epiphora is excessive watering of the eyes. It occurs when tears overflow onto the face, often due to blocked tear ducts or when the eyes produce too many tears. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity.
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Book ConsultationInvestigating the cause of watering eyes involves checking both tear production and drainage.
A painless test where sterile saline is flushed through the tear ducts to check for blockages.
In some cases, imaging is used to visualize the exact location of a blockage within the tear drainage system.
Common symptoms include:
Treatment depends on whether the cause is blocked ducts or excess production.
Treating underlying dry eye or blepharitis can often resolve reflex tearing.
Dacryocystorhinostomy creates a new drainage channel to bypass blocked tear ducts, offering a permanent solution.
If surgery is required, proper aftercare is important.
Avoid strenuous activity and nose blowing for a week.
Use prescribed eye drops and nasal sprays to aid healing.
Removal of sutures (if any) and monitoring of the new drainage channel.