Epiphora describes excessive eye watering. Allergies, infection, or a clogged tear duct often cause it. Learn about causes, ...

Evaluating the cause of epiphora prior to treatment is imperative to a successful outcome (Figures 1 and 2). The history of the patient's problem may help to explain the cause of epiphora.

Finally, specific causes of upper system epiphora and several new treatment modalities are discussed. (Comp Ophthalmol Update 6: 231-6, 2005) The causes of epiphora are varied in nature ...