Description
Watery eye (also called epiphora) is a common
ophthalmic complaint. There is an impression among
most of the GPs that watery eyes always means blocked
tear ducts. Blocked tear ducts is a main, but by no
mean the only cause of watery eyes. Management of
this problem depends on the cause and may vary from
simple minor procedure to major ophthalmic, and also
occasionally nasal, surgery.
