Epiphora is a condition in which excessive watering of eyes takes place, clinically the condition comprises inadequate tears drainage from the tear drainage system (Nasolacrimal system).

• Irritation and inflammation of Eyes
• Aging can be one of the reasons for the watering of the eyes.
• Hindrance in the tear outflow tract
• Common Cold.
• Failure of the nasolacrimal duct to open in neonates and infants.
• Poor restoration of the nasolacrimal duct system after trauma to the area.
• Facial fractures (soft tissue trauma)
• Lids disorder (lids turn inwards and ectropion lids)

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

Temporary symptomatic relief can be achieved for a short period of time by using homeopathy. Long-term benefit cannot be achieved. Homeopathy is not suggested for epiphora.