Homeopathic Treatment for Epiphora

Epiphora is a condition where there is excessive watering of eyes, clinically the condition constitutes insufficient tears drainage from the tear drainage system (i.e. Nasolacrimal system).

Causes of epiphora:

Causes of Epiphora are as follows

  • Eye irritation and inflammation
  • Obstruction in the tear outflow tract
  • Aging may be one of the reasons for the watering of the eyes.
  • Common Cold.
  • In neonates and infants, failure of the nasolacrimal duct to open.
  • Poor reconstruction of the nasolacrimal duct system after trauma to the area.
  • Facial fractures (soft tissue trauma)
  • Lids disorder (ectropion - lids turn inwards and ectropion lids)

Diagnosis

  • Epiphora is diagnosed by clinical observation, history and presentation of the lids.
  • Fluorescein dye (to detect the obstruction).

Management

Usually the management of epiphora is done by surgery:

If the Epiphora is due to lid disorder ie, (ectropion - lids turned inwards or ectropion - lids turned outwards), then lid repair is indicated, punctual irrigation is also required. In infants with nasolacrimal defects, a nasolacrimal duct probe is used and a tube replacement, either temporary (Crawford) or permanent (Jones), is carried out. A surgical procedure called dacryocystorhinostomy is done to join the lacrimal sac to the nasal mucosa in order to restore lacrimal drainage.

Homeopathic treatment for epiphora:

Temporary symptomatic relief may be achieved for a short time using homeopathy. Long-term benefit may not be achieved. Homeopathy is not recommended for epiphora.

Profile Picture

Written & Approved by-

Dr. Rajesh Shah

M.D. (Hom.)

Question to Dr. Shah's Team
About Dr. Rajesh Shah
Facts & Myths Homeopathy
Find help for your Disease
Over 2000 Case Studies
Dr. Rajesh Shah Research Work

Case Studies

A 37 yrs male N.M (L-10709) came to the clinic with complaints of pain in both heels which was diagnosed as Calcanea spur, since 1 ½ yrs. The pain was severe since 10 days. Pain was more in right heel compared to left. Pain was continuous in nature which was more on walking, in the morning and after.....Read more

A female patient, Mrs. G. (PIN: 38662) registered online with Life Force Homeopathy on 26th November 2018 for the treatment of her complaints of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her complaints of trigeminal neuralgia had started in 2013. She was suffering from left-sided face pain, which would st.....Read more

A 22 year old male Mr.J.K.D (Patient Identification Number 20281) came to our Chembur clinic on 21/11/12 with a complaint of psoriasis. The lesions had started on his face and scalp and new lesions were noted on the great toes since 3-4 months. Besides these, there were patches on his ears which .....Read more

Other More Case Studies

Testimonials

Other More Testimonials

Case Photos

Results may vary from person to person

Other More Case Photos

Videos

Results may vary from person to person

About Homeopathy Treatment in Hindi

Combat Ankylosing spondylitis with Life Force's gentle

Cortisone is not the best treatment for Lichen planus explained by Dr Rajesh Shah, MD

Other More Videos