epiphora


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epiphora

[‚ep·ə ′fȯr·ə]
(medicine)
An abnormal increase in tearing of one or both eyes.
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Patient V: 1 had corneal oedema, epiphora, enlarged globe and photophobia in both eyes (Figure-2c).
Clinical variability of CYP1B1 gene variants in Pakistani primary congenital glaucoma families
Subjective success was defined as the absence of tearing, assessed using Munk's score [12]; 0: no epiphora, 1: occasional epiphora requiring drying or dabbing less than twice a day, 2: epiphora requiring dabbing two to four times per day, 3: epiphora requiring dabbing five to ten times per day, 4: epiphora requiring dabbing more than ten times daily or constant tearing.
Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
As Epiphora asks, "Are we trying to 'prove' it's pee so we can keep shaming people for doing it?"
Body of evidence: the messy debate over female ejaculation
If patients with complaints of recurrent unilateral epiphora and discharge were started on topical antibiotics for conjunctivitis but their signs and symptoms return after a brief period of improvement, as occurred with our patients, a more careful examination of the canaliculi should be done with canaliculitis in mind for the differential diagnosis.
Canaliculitis awareness
Concomitantly the presence of discomfort (blepharospasm), ocular discharge, epiphora and conjuctival hyperemia were analyzed using the following score chart: 0 (absence), 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), 3 (severe).
Temporary occlusion of the inferior lacrimal punctum and canaliculi of dogs with n-butyl-cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate/Oclusao temporaria do ponto e canaliculo lacrimais inferiores de caes com n-butil-cianoacrilato e 2-octil- cianoacrilato
This case exhibited chronic epiphora and displacement of the globe.
ASYMMETRICAL OCULAR DERMOID IN NATIVE KOREAN CATTLE
Tearing is a normal function of the eye but excessive tearing, known as epiphora, can be a sign of an underlying condition or disease, or could even be caused by something as simple as insufficient grooming.
Pet Care with Hansel
However, epiphora was evident since lacrimal system reconstruction was not performed.
Surgical excision with forehead flap as single modality treatment for basal cell cancer of central face: Single institutional experience of 50 cases
The typical signs of the keratopathy are dry eye, red eye, photophobia, epiphora, VA reduction, and blepharospasm, with increased risk of bacterial infections and eye perforation [1,4].
Congenital aniridia: clinic, genetics, therapeutics, and prognosis
Adverse reactions to the botulinum toxin include ptosis keratitis epiphora diplopia and ocular irritation.
Efficacy of botulinum toxin in benign essential blepharospasm: Desirable and undesirable effects
Their topics include endoscopic anatomy for office-based rhinology procedures, patient selection and informed consent, nasal and sinus anesthesia for office procedures, treating post-endoscopic sinus surgery issues, managing septal pathologies, and evaluating and treating epiphora. The disk illustrates selected surgical procedures.
Office-based rhinology; principles and techniques. (DVD-ROM included)
Epiphora is a sign of lacrimal drainage obstruction or congenital glaucoma (which is much more serious and can lead to blindness if not treated urgently).
The paediatric ophthalmic examination: examination of a child's eye can be challenging and traumatic but could save the child's sight or even his life

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