The etiological spectrum of epiphora: Functional epiphora as an overlooked cause
Although NLD obstruction is the most common cause of epiphora, functional epiphora is a more frequent cause than previously anticipated. Observing complete patency in the lacrimal syringing is insufficient to rule out NLD stenosis and functional problems.
Authors
- Servet Çetinkaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3795-5356)
- Nurşen Öncel Acır (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-1425)
Institutions
- Konya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Dünyagöz Hospital (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_1641_24
- Primary Topic
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00