A patient suffering from epiphora may require which of the following procedures?
A)Tear duct irrigation
B)Epilation
C)Chalazion surgery
D)Ziegler cautery

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Tear duct irrigation
A patient suffering from epiphora may require a tear duct irrigation. Epiphora is the constant watering of the eyes and mainly affects the elderly. This condition may be caused by the blockage of the nasolacrimal passage, in which case a tear duct irrigation is performed in hopes of clearing the blockage.

A Patient Suffering from Epiphora May Require Which of the Following