Epiphora is excessive tear production, usually a result from an irritation of the eye.
Alternate Names : Epiphora, Tearing - increased
Definition
Watery eyes occur when there is too much tear production or poor drainage of the tear duct.
epiphora
Excessive tearing such that tears spill over the eyelid margin.
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Epiphora; Tearing - increased
Home Care
Consider the cause of the tearing. If the eyes feel dry and burn and then begin to tear, consider using artificial tears before tearing occurs. This prevents the reflex tearing.
Epiphora; Tearing - increased
Causes
Tears are necessary for the normal lubrication of the eye and to wash away particles and foreign bodies.
Epiphora; Tearing - increased
Definition of Watery eyes:
Watery eyes occur when there is too much tear production or poor drainage of the tear duct.
Epiphora and hypersecretion can occur as a result of conditions such as conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), an eye injury, or something irritating your eye, such as car fumes.
Read more about what causes watering eyes.
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Epiphora (See: Watery eyes)
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Eye pain, epiphora, photophobia, blurred or abnormal vision, corneal fluorescein staining, keratitis, blepharitis and cataract.
Body As A Whole:
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Watering of the eyes, or excessive tearing (called epiphora), occurs when tears spill out of your eyes, even when you are not crying. This is sometimes a result of a blockage in the eye's drainage system, or if you are producing too many tears.
The eye may appear moist or wet with or without drops flowing down the face (epiphora). Very few babies produce a heavy stream of tears.
Buildup of a yellowish white substance at the inner corner of the eye.
Watery eye, also known as epiphora, is the excessive watering of the eyes that can interfere with the patients daily life.
History: Symptoms include excessive tearing that runs down the cheeks (epiphora) from either one or both eyes. The individual may also complain of chronic sinus infections, pink eye (conjunctivitis), or a previous injury to the affected area.
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Excessive tearing (called epiphora)
Sensitivity to light (called photophobia)
Spasms or squeezing of the eyelid (called blepharospasm) ...
Idiopathic age-related nasolacrimal duct stenosis is the most common cause of unexplained epiphora in elderly patients; however, tumors also should be considered.
Key Points
If tears do not run down the cheek, dry eyes is often the cause.
Ectropian/entropian of the lower eyelid
Epiphora (watery eye)
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 See also: Symptom, Surgery, Conjunctivitis, Infections, Blepharitis
  
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