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Etiology of Epiphora.
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO
|July 8, 2021
Summary
Dry eye syndrome is the leading cause of epiphora in Korean patients, causing reflex tearing. Lubrication therapy effectively improved symptoms for most patients experiencing this common condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ocular Surface Disease
- Lacrimal System Disorders
Background:
- Epiphora, or excessive tearing, is a common ophthalmic complaint with diverse underlying causes.
- Understanding the prevalent etiologies of epiphora is crucial for effective patient management and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the primary causes of epiphora in a Korean patient cohort.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of management strategies for different epiphora etiologies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records from 180 Korean patients presenting with epiphora.
- Data collected from Kim's Eye Hospital between December 2017 and January 2019, encompassing 320 eyes.
Main Results:
- Reflex tearing due to dry eye syndrome was the most frequent cause of epiphora, affecting 52.19% of eyes (167/320).
- Other significant causes included anatomical abnormalities (21.25%), multifactorial etiologies (18.75%), and functional epiphora (4.38%).
Conclusions:
- Reflex tearing from dry eye syndrome is the predominant cause of epiphora in Korean patients.
- Lubrication provided symptomatic relief for the majority of patients with reflex tearing-induced epiphora.
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