Epiphora is excessive eye watering (tearing). It is related to physical issues resulting in either the overproduction of tears or the failure of tears to drain properly in one or both eyes.

Epiphora is often caused by tear film and ocular surface problems rather than by anatomical obstruction of lacrimal drainage. A thorough history can lead to information regarding medications that ...

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The epiphora is then due to interference with inferior tear meniscus and occlusion of inferior punctum. Mild conjunctivochalasis may contribute to an unstable tear film and dry eye syndrome.