Many causes of epiphora are unrelated to anatomical problems in the nasolacrimal drainage apparatus. Problems in the upper lacrimal system have often been under-recognized as a cause of epiphora.

Canaliculitis is an infection of the lacrimal drainage system, specifically affecting the canaliculi, which are small ducts that drain tears from the eye into the nasal cavity. This condition can ...

Conjunctivochalasis is an under-recognized cause of upper lacrimal system epiphora. New techniques of microtrephination and balloon dilation of the canaliculi can help to preserve normal ...

You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways. The lacrimal system consists of the lacrimal glands, the tear film in contact with the ...

Another type is lymphoma of the lacrimal gland. This is more likely to be diagnosed in people around the age of 70 years. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Do see your doctor or optician ...

After 5 minutes the applicator is removed and the inferior turbinate infractured with a Hills elevator. The upper and lower puncta are dilated and the lacrimal system probed using an “O” or “OO” gauge ...

Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, often resulting from nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), which can lead to tears not draining properly. This condition can affect individuals ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

PIP is paid every four weeks, so you could get £737 a month if you get the highest rates. If you have reached the State Pension age, you may be entitled to an Attendance Allowance instead of PIP.

People with one of 52 eye conditions are entitled to payments of up to £8,844 each year from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is in the form of Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

Thousands of individuals across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland could receive payments of up to £8,844 annually through ...

These physicians also are more familiar with how to treat anesthetic and procedural complications. Damage to surrounding tissues, including the lacrimal drainage system, eyelid margin, and the eye can ...