One can think of this apparatus as having both functional and anatomical (structural) components. The first component is functional and consists of the lacrimal pump. During blinking, the contraction ...

To investigate and compare the efficacy of botulinum toxin-A injection in the lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy surgery for the treatment of ...

Epiphora is one of the more common complaints in an ophthalmology practice. Defined as abnormal excessive tearing, epiphora can have a social impact, cause blur and be associated with infections, as ...

At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard an ex-partner exclaim, mid-breakup, “Crying won’t change anything!” So, if that is actually the case, then why do we cry? I wasn’t always a big crier ...

Patients taking a combination of topical antiglaucoma medications are at a significantly increased risk of developing lacrimal drainage system obstruction, a prospective study suggests. "Both total ...

Osaka, Japan – Advancements in cell culture methods have allowed for the development of organoids – stem cell-derived mini-organs that mimic the tissue organization of our body. Now, researchers in ...

One can divide lacrimal drainage system tests into functional and anatomical evaluations. The functional (physiological) tests are designed to assess tear flow under natural physiological condition as ...