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What is epiphora and what causes it?

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    Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:

    Epiphora is the medical term for excess tearing of the eye, usually due to a blockage in the tear duct. The tear duct (the nasolacrimal duct) drains tears from the eyes into the nose. When the duct becomes blocked due to injury or disease, it can cause excessive tears.

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    Epiphora is the medical term for excess tearing of the eye, usually due to a blockage in the tear duct. The tear duct (the nasolacrimal duct) drains tears from the eyes into the nose. When the duct becomes blocked due to injury or disease, it can... More

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