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Epiphora

眼科

Common symptoms

湿疹、睑外翻、赫晓

The pathology of disease

Epiphora is overflow of tears onto cheek; reflex (irritation/dry eye) vs obstruction (nasolacrimal duct); common in older/dacryocystitis.

Symptoms

Tears overflow onto cheek; unilateral/bilateral; crusting; recurrent; older; dacryocystitis if infected

Causes

Reflex hypersecretion; eyelid malposition; nasolacrimal duct obstruction; age.

Treatment

Diagnose cause; treat lid malposition; dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for obstruction; irrigation

Dept

Ophthalmology / oculoplastics.

Warm reminder: Health education reference only; seek care at regular hospital.