Epiphora, a condition marked by excessive eye watering, is caused by inadequate tear drainage from the nasolacrimal system, according to clinical definitions.
Causes of Epiphora :
- Eye irritation and inflammation
- The tear outflow tract is blocked.
- The aging process may be a contributing factor in eye watering.
- Common Cold.
- Nasolacrimal duct failure in newborns and young children.
- After trauma, the nasolacrimal duct system was not properly repaired.
- Bruises to the soft tissues of the face
- Ectropion, a condition in which the eyes’ lids turn inward, and ectropion
Signs and symptoms of Epiphora
- tears in both the eyelashes and cheeks.
- Red, irritated eyelids.
- lacrimal duct openings discharge resembling pus.
- On the inside corner of the eyelid, there is a soft lump and redness.
- Blurred vision.
Diagnosis of Epiphora :
Clinical observation, medical history, and the appearance of the lids are used to diagnose epiphora.
(To identify the obstruction) Fluorescein dye
Usually the management of epiphora is done by surgery:
In infants with nasolacrimal defects, a nasolacrimal duct probe is used and a temporary (Crawford) or permanent (Jones) tube replacement is performed. A surgical procedure called dacryocystorhinostomy is done to join the lacrimal sac to the nasal mucosa in order to restore lacrimal function.
Homeopathic Treatment of Epiphora
Homeopathy is not advised for treating epiphora, but it might be able to provide short-term temporary symptomatic relief.
Homeopathic Medicine of Epiphora :
Allium Cepa, Natrum Mur, Euphrasia, Pulsatilla, etc.
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