Problems in the upper lacrimal system have often been under-recognized as a cause of epiphora. In this review, we discuss the anatomy of the upper lacrimal system as well as the assessment of tear ...

These glands are mainly found on the ... Epiphora is often caused by tear film and ocular surface problems rather than by anatomical obstruction of lacrimal drainage. A thorough history can ...

Mahoney said thyroid eye disease is an orbital inflammatory disorder, and a few other conditions mimic its effect on patients, including infectious etiologies, vascular disorders and neoplasms.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a ...

S jögren's disease primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in tissue inflammation characterized by the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), and a loss of ...