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 ...

Solution/product: Currently in stealth mode, the company is developing minimally invasive surgical technology for the lacrimal system, which comprises structures for tear production and drainage.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Canalicular lacerations are most common among young adults with a mean age range of 18 to 30 years. In toddlers, ...

Background: From the 1990’s onward, it has been possible to assess changes in the lacrimal duct by direct, minimally invasive diagnostic inspection with the aid of miniaturized endoscopes originally ...

Tears seem simple, but the tiny glands that produce them are among the least understood organs in the human body. By growing ...

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 ...