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Epiphora with Eyelid Laxity

Orbit, 2005
To determine the efficacy of lower lid tightening procedures in the management of epiphora due to eyelid laxity.Retrospective audit of 75 eyes in 49 patients with lid laxity and no nasolacrimal obstruction, who underwent lower lid tightening procedures for epiphora between November 2001 and June 2003.
Krishnamoorthy, Narayanan   +1 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Epiphora

The Hospital
Abstract Epiphora—or the symptom of excessive tearing—is often a troublesome and sometimes upsetting symptom for patients. It can affect one or both eyes with or without other symptoms. It is estimated that nasolacrimal obstruction can affect 10% of the population at 40 years of age, rising to approximately 40% at 90 years.
Rohit D. Gohil, Ashok Rokade
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Epiphora in infants

The Journal of Pediatrics, 1956
Summary Epiphora has been defined and itsvaried etiology discussed. A plea is made for early diagnosis and immediate institution of therapy, preferably before the infant reaches 3 months of age. This opinion has been reiterated by numerous authorities. 12–15 Unfortunately too many physicians still delay active treatment for months.
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Palpebral Dacryoadenectomy for Epiphora

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1988
The efficacy of palpebral dacryoadenectomy (PDA) to relieve epiphora was studied in 37 patients. Symptomatic relief and postoperative Schirmer testing was used in the evaluation. The technique is described. All patients had patent lacrimal excretory systems: 62% of patients undergoing lacrimal lobectomy had complete relief of epiphora; 19% had some ...
A, Hornblass   +2 more
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Epiphora: The Role of Rhinitis

American Journal of Rhinology, 1998
Inflammation in the nasal mucosa may lead to epiphora by causing edema around the orifice of the nasolacrimal duct. We present and discuss three cases where simple treatment of rhinitis led to the resolution of the presenting symptom of epiphora, avoiding the need for surgery.
H, Kubba, A K, Robson, M A, Bearn
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Epiphora in facial paralysis

British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1950
Summary Epiphora is a common and most troublesome feature of permanent facial paralysis. A review of the mechanism of normal lacrimal drainage indicates that several factors are concerned in causing this epiphora. Surgery should be directed towards supporting the cheek, relieving the ectropion, and modifying the lower punctum. The various methods of
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