A patient with lacrimation at an otorhinolaryngologist consultation

Abstract

Lacrimation is one of the most common symptoms in ophthalmic practice. Most patients first visit an ophthalmologist, but the otorhinolaryngologist also plays an important role in determining the etiology of the disease and in the choice of management for such patients. This review presents a literature search that addresses the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epiphora. Identifying the cause of lacrimation is the main factor in making the correct diagnosis and choosing the optimal treatment method. Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy is of particular importance. The multidisciplinary approach of the ophthalmologist and otorhinolaryngologist allows for the success of the epiphora treatment.