What is epiphora: September 2010
Eveed upper eyelid following surgery
CSF running through nose after injury
Abnormal flow of tears due to obstructed lacrimal duct
CSF running through ears after injury
Ans. C: Abnormal flow of tears due to obstructed lacrimal duct Epiphora is overflow of tears onto the face. A clinical sign or condition that constitutes insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes in that tears will drain down the face rather than through the nasolacrimal system