epiphora /epiph·o·ra/ (e-pif´or-ah) [Gr.] overflow of tears due to obstruction of lacrimal duct.
epiphora.
e·piph·o·ra ( -pf  r-)n. Watering of the eyes due to a blockage of the lacrimal ducts or the excessive secretion of tears. |
epiphora.
See tearing.
epiphora
an abnormal overflow of tears down the face, due usually to stricture of the nasolacrimal duct. Called also illacrimation.
epiphora
Overflow of tears due to faulty apposition of the lacrimal puncta in the lacrimal lake, scarring of the puncta, paresis of the orbicularis muscle, obstruction of the lacrimal passage or ectropion. This impairment of the outflow of tears is often unilateral. The main symptoms are discomfort and blurring of vision and sometimes embarrassment. Management depends on the cause. Syn. watery eye (colloquial). See dacryops; hyperlacrimation.
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