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Excessive tearing (epiphora, not dry eye)

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Feb 27 10:43am | Replies (5)
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@tillymack

Hello Karnim, I had a bout of epiphora several years ago. I saw an oculoplastic surgeon who offered treatment which I declined due to my take of the risk versus benefit. The epiphora did resolve on its own although sometimes my eyes feel wet. I was interested that your eyes feel the effects of salty tears. I'm not sure if this is a clue but my tears didn't have that effect at all.

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karinm | @karinm | Feb 26 11:08am

Thanks, tillymack for responding. I'm glad to hear your epiphora went away. I hope you will answer some questions I have.
- Did you have a specific diagnosis of the cause, or was it considered "functional," like mine? (i.e. cause unknown).
- How bad was the tearing (did tears sometimes flow down onto your cheeks; did they give you blurry vision)?
- How long did you have it before it resolved? Did it resolve gradually?
- What treatment was offered that you declined?
Thank you again for writing. You are the only person I know or have hear from who has this problem.

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