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epiphora [‚ep·ə ′fȯr·ə] (medicine) An abnormal increase in tearing of one or both eyes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When she continued to complain of progressive headaches, right-sided epiphora, and anosmia, limited computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses was obtained (figure 1). The disease is characterized by sudden onset of ocular pain, swelling of the eyelids, a foreign body sensation or irritation, epiphora (excessive tearing), eye discharge, and photophobia. Other events reported in 1% to 5% of patients included conjunctival hyperemia (red eye), discharge, epiphora (excessive tearing), eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus (itching), stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurring). |
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